Scenery is only good thing

Rating: Null/10 (13 July 1999)

"The Thin Red Line" is mostly about the reflections of the young men as to why they are there. Red Line had many outstanding actors in it, but this movie was too long and drawn out and became quite confusing at times. Just when you thought a character bit the dust or went AWOL, a little while later they'd simply appear again. Many of the scenery shots were beautiful, and I presume their significance was to show that even in paradise, war and death could occur. If you want gore and reality, rent "Private Ryan". But, if you want beauty and reflection, rent this movie and you'll immediately see the difference.