Not based on a true story, but that does not matter.

Rating: Null/10 (12 March 1999)

Anyone who has read the original book (which was much more entertaining), will realize that it and the film based upon is not a true story. But this doesn't matter, because it is what Gudalcanal stands for, for Americans. Just like Saving Private Ryan, the fact that this is not a true story does not take away from the film's overall message, which is the most important thing when you watch a film. Also, a more satisfying film has to be Saving Private Ryan, although this one is very good in its own right.