Provides a fresh take on some very important history.

Rating: 8/10 (11 January 2003)

8 of 10
A tragedy that manages to end on a tragic note, but from a surprise source. Still, you should be able to exit the theater with a smile as opposed to weeping, if you stay for the credits.
I wish there were more movies like this. Not World War 2 movies, those should be limited to a very occasional, exceptional film. Honest tragedies like this are rare. A lot more honest and less fluff. Movies like this, Rabbit Proof Fence, Bowling for Columbine, and Adaptation show that it can be done and be successful.
As for the technical side, some very impressive FX (so impressive, you'll probably not notice them) and a very fitting soundtrack.