A Masterpiece!

Rating: 9/10 (1 February 2011)

I am surprised that not many people saw this because it was nominated for seven Oscars. I guess people tend to ignore this film because it came out the same year as Saving Private Ryan. I would see both of them because they both are unique in their own ways. Now that I look back, I wonder how Shakespeare in Love could beat this film.
This is about the battle of Guadalcanal during the second world war and the terrible things about war and the strength of bonding with one another.
The acting is very good. I knew like everybody in the film. Sean Penn is the best though. He has really powerful dialogue.
This isn't the action film most people think it is. It's more of a drama that requires people to think.
The cinematography is very good. I love the score by Hans Zimmer too.
Overall, this is one of the best war movies ever. It could be a few minutes shorter though. I rate this film 9/10.