Great World War II movie

Rating: Null/10 (7 April 2000)

This is an excellent movie about World War II in the Pacific, but it is really about how people are effected by and change during war. It features outstanding camera work, as well as wonderful flashback/memory scenes that are blended very effectively into the film. One problem though is the very large number of cameos, which can be a distraction. It is often asked which is better, this film or "Saving Private Ryan"? I believe that "Saving Private Ryan" has better writing and a more coherent story, while "The Thin Red Line" features better directing and cinematography. In any case, it is quite a good film.