A boring picture

Rating: 1/10 (1 July 2000)

I do not know how the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences could choose such a boring, slow film to be nominated for Best Picture. The film wasn't even one percent as good as "Saving Private Ryan." THE THIN RED LINE had a horrible story line, an alright cast with an alright director, BUT A HORRIBLE FILM EDITOR. The first half of the film could have been taken out. Much like the classic, 2001:A Space Odyssey, Malick, like Kubrick, take their time and shoot these panoramic shots that mean nothing to the movie but add on an extra half hour or more. It's annoying! I know people want to be creative and make a masterpiece, but that's horrible. 1 out of 100 stars given!