One of the greatest films, if not the greatest, ever made.

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2005)

I am going to make this short and to the point. The Thin Red Line is one of the greatest films ever made. It isn't even about war, it is about what is it to be human, who are we? what is good? what is evil? what is the purpose of life? I had to watch the film a few times to catch everything, one viewing isn't sufficient. I've seen it at least 20 times by now. There are many people that either didn't get the movie or dismissed it simply as a war film. Not many movies have a prerequisite for proper viewing, but this one does: you must be reasonably intelligent, open minded, and slightly comprehend the generality of life. The voice overs are in-genius and enlightening. I must say it is helpful to have some background on Einstein and his beliefs before viewing this film. The basic concepts of each are intertwined. On this planet, in this solar system, in this galaxy, in this incomprehensible universe.. what is it to be a human? The Thin Red Line provides enlightenment to this question using war (the must horrible creation of man) as a tool for showing humans in their purest emotional form. This film is a must for all people.
WITT V.O. Who were you that I lived with, walked with? The brother, the friend? Strife and love, darkness and light--are they the workings of one mind, features of the same face? Oh my soul. Let me be in you now. Look out through my eyes. Look out at the things you made. All things shining.