Too contrived

Rating: 5/10 (3 December 2001)

I must say that, although I liked "The Thin Red Line" I found it contrived and sometimes confusing. It is a different kind of war movie, that I understand. If you're expecting big fight scenes a la "Saving Private Ryan" or "Pearl Harbor" you're in for a big let down. It's NOT that type of film. It's more of a psychological film, where we deal with the fear and anguish of the soldiers rather than dealing with their mutilated corpses on the screen. Only time will tell if this film ages well. I remember seeing "Apocalypse Now" when it came out and it also looked confusing and contrived; but now everyone regards that movie as a masterpiece. This is definitely not my favorite war movie, but then again, I wouldn't say is total junk either.