Great film! But not for the first time you see it.

Rating: Null/10 (30 April 1999)

First of all, don't think that I am sucking up to this movie. I felt the same way most people did the first time they sat through this; bored and exhausted. I was very predisposed against this film the first time I laid eyes on it. But then, I saw it on a pay-per-view network, which made it my second viewing. With that, I finally realized, this is a pretty darn good movie! Don't get me wrong! It will go over your head the first time you see it. You'll be sitting there and thinking "Oh my God! When will this stupid piece of s**t end!". I know I thought that, and my Dad told me that the movie went over my head. He could not be more right. I saw it again, and was finally able to appreciate Terrence Malick's exquisite masterpiece. It's a really amazing film, because it's drenched with war, but it's not about the war. It's about human beings who are caught up in it, and yet, they are still able to endure and survive with peace, beauty, and happiness in their lives. It's a really beautiful film. But do realize, you have to see it at least twice to appreciate it. And if you've seen it once and hated it, try to watch it again and see a really great film!