What a piece of trash!!!!!

Rating: 1/10 (19 January 1999)

This is the worst movie.....Ever.....Don't even waste your time or your money seeing it. As I walked out, after almost falling asleep a thousand times, I was sooooo disappointed!!!!! The very thought of seeing this trash movie makes me want to PUKE!!!I feel like I have been RIPPED OFF! Hey Malick, I want my money back!!!!!
Why do these "liberal" directors continuously feel the need to apply 90's apathy, sarcasm, and distrust of the military and our leaders to a time and place when honor, patriotism, and love of country were real and tangible. What this film does to the memory of the REAL veterans of Guadalcanal on both sides is a disgrace. Malick; Like a drunk driver who has just taken a life, should not be allowed back in the drivers seat (read as directors chair). Shame Mr. Malick, Shame.
I heard before seeing this movie (if you want three hours of junk a movie) that Terence Malick is supposed to be some kind of genius. After being subjected to the torture of watching the thin red line, I am not convinced.
Plain and simple, the film sucked.
P.S. Mr. Malick, if you want to see how to make a good (war) film....I suggest you see Saving Private Ryun.