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The Unknown Soldier (2017) directed by Aku Louhimies
I haven't read the novel or seen the other films, but I think it does struggle a bit with its anti-war themes until the end (war realism and human empathy aside). Great practical effects, cinematography, and editing though
I haven't read the novel or seen the other films, but I think it does struggle a bit with its anti-war themes until the end (war realism and human empathy aside). Great practical effects, cinematography, and editing though
August 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The Unknown Soldier (2017) directed by Aku Louhimies
I haven't read the novel or seen the other films, but I think it does struggle a bit with its anti-war themes until the end (war realism and human empathy aside). Great practical effects, cinematography, and editing though
I haven't read the novel or seen the other films, but I think it does struggle a bit with its anti-war themes until the end (war realism and human empathy aside). Great practical effects, cinematography, and editing though
The 12th Man (2017) directed by Harald Zwart
This tries to be like a psychological survival film more than a war drama account, but it doesn't quite dip too heavily into any particular inspiration in that regard, which I think is a downside to an otherwise lengthy but decent film
This tries to be like a psychological survival film more than a war drama account, but it doesn't quite dip too heavily into any particular inspiration in that regard, which I think is a downside to an otherwise lengthy but decent film
August 14, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The 12th Man (2017) directed by Harald Zwart
This tries to be like a psychological survival film more than a war drama account, but it doesn't quite dip too heavily into any particular inspiration in that regard, which I think is a downside to an otherwise lengthy but decent film
This tries to be like a psychological survival film more than a war drama account, but it doesn't quite dip too heavily into any particular inspiration in that regard, which I think is a downside to an otherwise lengthy but decent film
April 9th (2015) directed by Roni Ezra
War films often focus on the pointlessness of killing and hopelessness of certain events, and this movie definitely starts and ends on a couple of layers of hopelessness—Denmark had no real chance, and its government capitulated instantly
War films often focus on the pointlessness of killing and hopelessness of certain events, and this movie definitely starts and ends on a couple of layers of hopelessness—Denmark had no real chance, and its government capitulated instantly
August 11, 2025 at 5:54 AM
April 9th (2015) directed by Roni Ezra
War films often focus on the pointlessness of killing and hopelessness of certain events, and this movie definitely starts and ends on a couple of layers of hopelessness—Denmark had no real chance, and its government capitulated instantly
War films often focus on the pointlessness of killing and hopelessness of certain events, and this movie definitely starts and ends on a couple of layers of hopelessness—Denmark had no real chance, and its government capitulated instantly
Battle for Sevastopol (2015) directed by Sergei Mokritskiy Сергей Мокрицкий
Decently choreographed battles, but the screenplay swapping back and forth with Pavlichenko's pre- and peri-touring ambassadorship was a bad choice; and Mokritskiy can't secure any tonal consistency
Decently choreographed battles, but the screenplay swapping back and forth with Pavlichenko's pre- and peri-touring ambassadorship was a bad choice; and Mokritskiy can't secure any tonal consistency
August 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Battle for Sevastopol (2015) directed by Sergei Mokritskiy Сергей Мокрицкий
Decently choreographed battles, but the screenplay swapping back and forth with Pavlichenko's pre- and peri-touring ambassadorship was a bad choice; and Mokritskiy can't secure any tonal consistency
Decently choreographed battles, but the screenplay swapping back and forth with Pavlichenko's pre- and peri-touring ambassadorship was a bad choice; and Mokritskiy can't secure any tonal consistency
The Pitt Season 1 (2025)
I guess this show's biggest highlights are its intense, dramatic moments (especially as it gets into the "overtime" segment); but what leaves the most lasting impressions are its quiet and tender moments or bits of humor scattered throughout trauma
I guess this show's biggest highlights are its intense, dramatic moments (especially as it gets into the "overtime" segment); but what leaves the most lasting impressions are its quiet and tender moments or bits of humor scattered throughout trauma
August 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The Pitt Season 1 (2025)
I guess this show's biggest highlights are its intense, dramatic moments (especially as it gets into the "overtime" segment); but what leaves the most lasting impressions are its quiet and tender moments or bits of humor scattered throughout trauma
I guess this show's biggest highlights are its intense, dramatic moments (especially as it gets into the "overtime" segment); but what leaves the most lasting impressions are its quiet and tender moments or bits of humor scattered throughout trauma
Fires on the Plain (1959) directed by Kon Ichikawa 市川崑
I think the first third of the movie or so struggled to reel me in, but as it got into the second half it was a lot more gripping in its degradation of humanity in war.
I think the first third of the movie or so struggled to reel me in, but as it got into the second half it was a lot more gripping in its degradation of humanity in war.
August 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Fires on the Plain (1959) directed by Kon Ichikawa 市川崑
I think the first third of the movie or so struggled to reel me in, but as it got into the second half it was a lot more gripping in its degradation of humanity in war.
I think the first third of the movie or so struggled to reel me in, but as it got into the second half it was a lot more gripping in its degradation of humanity in war.
City of Life and Death (2009) directed by Lu Chuan 陆川
July 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM
City of Life and Death (2009) directed by Lu Chuan 陆川
Tobruk (2008) directed by Václav Marhoul
An interesting reinterpretation of an American Civil War novel set instead in WW2 Africa, but the direction and screenplay don't evoke a whole lot from the story it wants to tell very often.
It's ok.
An interesting reinterpretation of an American Civil War novel set instead in WW2 Africa, but the direction and screenplay don't evoke a whole lot from the story it wants to tell very often.
It's ok.
July 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Tobruk (2008) directed by Václav Marhoul
An interesting reinterpretation of an American Civil War novel set instead in WW2 Africa, but the direction and screenplay don't evoke a whole lot from the story it wants to tell very often.
It's ok.
An interesting reinterpretation of an American Civil War novel set instead in WW2 Africa, but the direction and screenplay don't evoke a whole lot from the story it wants to tell very often.
It's ok.
Superman (2025) directed by James Gunn
Script felt kind of weak as far as dialogue choices at times but Gunn's aspirations with this character and universe show through. The camera work with the flying and fighting sequences was surprisingly engaging and not annoying
Script felt kind of weak as far as dialogue choices at times but Gunn's aspirations with this character and universe show through. The camera work with the flying and fighting sequences was surprisingly engaging and not annoying
July 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Superman (2025) directed by James Gunn
Script felt kind of weak as far as dialogue choices at times but Gunn's aspirations with this character and universe show through. The camera work with the flying and fighting sequences was surprisingly engaging and not annoying
Script felt kind of weak as far as dialogue choices at times but Gunn's aspirations with this character and universe show through. The camera work with the flying and fighting sequences was surprisingly engaging and not annoying