This is a great story and a great movie. One of my favorites.

Rating: 10/10 (11 October 2006)

Just the fact that this is based on a true story and is a great movie makes me want to recommend this to teens, parents, and beyond. No, there are no star actors in this one. This is a feel-good movie, and eventually, as there are brutal scenes that are required to bring home the reality that was experienced by these men (boys), it is not for the very young.
It just did it for me. My Grandfather was there in the Phillippines at this time towards the end of the war.
Next time you are having a bad day, watch this one and thank these men for your having the chance to even have that bad day. Puts things into perspective.
The extras in this one are very good as they interview veterans of this campaign. There is included an interesting timeline of the events in the Pacific. Also, one of the books about this - "Ghost Soldiers" by Hampton Sides is even better.