Objective but superlative comments

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2002)

While telling the story of the Battle of Saipan in graphic detail, director John Woo also enlightens us about the Navajo, their essential role in winning the War in the Pacific, and their tragic sacrifices in the process. Woo also forces us to see the cost of waging war upon our humanity. He makes the war personal. Nicolas Cage and Adam Beach draw us into their characters and don't let go. Nicolas Cage has clearly earned a second Oscar!