Just an opinion...

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2001)

This film is an excellent exploration of character development and humanity within a relatively predictable anti-war commentary. Joel is to be complimented on his ability to use both color and film speed to alter our perception of reality and to help solidify the concepts of war, Vietnam and emotional trauma. Colin's performance was superb; believable, intricate, sublime. Aside from some minor flaws in the writing [i.e. the lack of stories by the black soldiers-although there were as many in the platoon, the explanation for Paxton's illness-or what is perceived as illness (I suppose some sort of STD?), etc.], the film does well to cover its issues in a short time frame. Although I would like to have seen more development at Tigerland itself, the film was well-rounded. Overall, a nice work.