Gibson on another ego trip

Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2005)

This isn't a terrible film per say, but neither can it be described as good. Set in 'Nam there are some well-directed battle scenes, but the rest of the film is fairly sugary and too self-important. Mel Gibson seems obsessed with religion and there is plenty of 'Thank God' and 'pray to God' trollop sprouted out in this. The dialogue is moribund at best, whilst the female cast in particular doesn't shine. Gibson plays his by now usual God-fearing leader, with strong morals blah blah blah, but its just too self-righteous to entertain. We Were Soldiers is worth catching, but only for the action scenes. The rest of it belongs in the cutting room.......