Review of Beneath Hill 60 (2010) by Jonny B — 14 Jul 2012

This fine adaption of true events entailed in World War I gives an accurate representation of miner Oliver Woodward and how despicable trench warfare fighting was.

Oliver Woodward was a mine manager and solider who was known for work in the underground tunnels during the first World War. It was this brave mans job to search for weaponry (preferably bombs) underground as well as monitoring German troops movement for the Aussie's and us Brits; to make a fact based film on his life is the least we could have done to commend his efforts.

Woodward was played by Brendan Cowell respectfully and director Jeremy Sims really grinds into detail over his life on and off the battlefield.

Whilst he was on the Western front he was forced to suffer the horrendous conditions as well as the fear that the current day all those years ago could have been his last.

Meanwhile, in his native country of Australia, Woodward had the luxury of a young Marjorie Waddell (Bella Heathcote), a 17 year old who was almost half his age. They were both in massively love but Marjorie's parents weren't convinced at first sight.

Overall, an excellent in-sight into the life of Oliver Woodward; it appealed to me and people should seek inspiration from him because he managed to get through the in-humane treatment of the World War. It may not be perfect - not by a ling shot - but it plays out an entertaining yet emotional thriller.