Makes The Thin red line looks like Dad's Army

Rating: 10/10 (28 June 2002)

I think the first thing I would like to point is that Mel Gibson and Randall Wallace is most definitly the best team since Don Simpson (R.I.P) and Jerry Bruckheimer.
This is most likely the most emotionally driven movie that I have EVER seen in my life. I am a 23 year old male and I bawled like a little 4 month old baby walking out of the theater. Okay, call me old fashioned but the tribute to the soldiers who died in that battle which is displayed during the beginning of the end credits was probably the best and most emotionally charged experience I have ever had.
I think that this proves ones again that Mel Gibson is absolutely the best actor ever to walk on the face of this planet. Hell, if you doubt me do yourself a favor, rent Ransom, Braveheart and The Patriot before you se this movie and this will prove once again my point about his ability to bring a character to life on screen and that his portrayal of Hal Moore is not just a once of thing. Oh yeah, do not forget the unforgettable Lethal Weapon Quartet.
My upmost congratulations to the Cast and the Producers of this film. You have created a masterpiece that will go down in history with same bang and admiration such as Platoon, Apocalypse Now and Saving Private Ryan (my hats of to Spielberg by the way)
One thing that bothers me a little is the whole casting of Chris 'Rollerball' Klein. Don't get me wrong, he is a very good actor and I like him a lot (SPOILER ALERT!!) and for the little while he appeared in the film he portrayed his character exceptionally good but I do not think he is action hero material. In my opinion he is to soft a person and to well spoken and personally I think he would do better by sticking to the Romantic Comedy Genre.
All and all this film would get a very realistic 12/10 and if you like your war movies make sure that you see this on the big screen. VHS or DVD just wouldn't do it any justice.