How you make a war film

Rating: 9/10 (15 November 2002)

The only thing that stops this from being a ten, is the special effects. Ever since Saving Private Ryan/Band of Brothers I've found all the old war movies just a bit harder to watch because of the lack of modern special effects. I'd love to see this film (as well as The Longest Day, Tora Tora Tora (not the Pearl Harbour Rubbish with Ben Affleck) the Battle of Midway etc) with todays wonderful effects.
But in terms of acting and building tension the film kicks Saving Private Ryan's #$%*. A great film. Good story well told, you get to know the men, and feel for them. Great tension and build up.