Review of Beneath Hill 60 (2010) by Jj W — 05 Jan 2012
It's rare to see a World War I film that doesn't overstep itself and becomes a didactic speech about the horrors of war. While containing anti-war elements, Beneath Hill 60 does a fantastic job keeping the focus of the story on the occurrence of the battle instead of turning into a lecture.
However, the only complaint I would have against the movie is that the crosscutting isn't as effective as the film wants it to be. The inclusion of the German side towards the second half of the movie is admirable but also a little clumsy.
However, that said the film does make up for a few storytelling errors with an incredible cinematography and a strong cast. Ultimately, while not on the same level as The Hurt Locker or The Thin Red Line, Beneath Hill 60 is still a very earnest look at a small group's efforts in a brutal war.
This review of Beneath Hill 60 (2010) was written by Jj W on 05 Jan 2012.
Beneath Hill 60 has generally received mixed reviews.
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