Apocalypse then...

Rating: Null/10 (4 October 2000)

Overshadowed, by Saving Private Ryan, The Thin Red Line, looked from the trailers almost as if it was a rush job, trying to cash in on the Saving Private Ryan hype, which had been banded around for weeks in the press. I took a chance, went to see it. Hey, it had Shaun Penn in, and Woody Harrelson. It couldn't be too bad. I, like many others was shocked, when I realised the caliber of this film. No-one seemed to know it had been made. I think there was around 6 other people in the cinema watching it that day. The Thin Red Line, is a masterpiece. A stack of the Best actord of the present day, play out a superb screenplay, taken from a brilliant book. Direction is superb and the cameo count is excellent.
The Thin Red Line is, what some would describe as an 'arty film' but don't be put off. It weighs in at just over two hours, with probably only one hour of real fighting, if you want to see this film because you're a Clooney fan or a Travolta fan, you will be dissapointed. Penn, Cusack, Nolte, and Harrelson all put in top-draw performances. You may also recognise Jim Caviezel from films including Wyatt Earp, The Rock and G I Jane, who gives a sterling performance.
My view of The Thin Red Line, is a modern Apocalpse Now. Focusing on an unseen side of the war. It won't change your life, but I can't help thinking that if it had been released further away from Saving private Ryan, it would already by a considered a Classic Movie.