Sentimental crap

Rating: 5/10 (10 January 2005)

First, the cons: I fail to see the magnificence of this film, it's an interesting story history-wise, but there's too much of Tom Cruise and battle sequences. Worst of all, the ending is totally horrible sentimental crap, and succeeds to flatten the whole film.
However, Cruise's character is developed interestingly, although director gives his ego way too big attention. Landscapes are beautiful, as well as scenery. And the soundtrack is made by Hans Zimmer (although not as touching as his usual stuff).
If you like, for example, movies like Armageddon, maybe you like this one too. For more finely crafted films, go see likes of 'Master and Commander', or 'King Arthur (director's cut)'.
I'll give it 5/10.