Self-indulgent claptrap about the futility of war.

Rating: 3/10 (17 March 2002)

One would think that the producers of Braveheart (a pretty decent movie) would be able to do a better job. As it is, the film is slow, littered with clichÃ©s and cheap, outdated special effects. A pathetic attempt at an average idea which leaves you feeling frustrated and insulted.
Americans seem to think that the outcome (for better or worse) of every war that has been fought in the last 300 years has been due solely to their own involvement, however minimal. It is for this reason that every recent "Hollywood blockbuster' war film has a linear, predictable plot, gratuitous self-pity, inane heroic sacrifice and a moral of the story at the end. Not to mention that `aren't we great, lets pat ourselves on the back again' feeling that leaves every half intelligent protozoa amused at their arrogance and ignorance. That's the real reason why they need to be pitied.

Tell it how it is and leave the ethical dilemmas to the philosophy teachers. Altogether it would make much more enjoyable viewing. We've seen it all before and we're beginning to get bored......