Review of Days of Glory (2006) by Doug Z — 14 Nov 2007

An excellent war movie - makes you think...

This review of Days of Glory (2006) was written by Doug Z on 14 Nov 2007.

Days of Glory has generally received positive reviews.

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 11 Nov 2012

It is a chronicle of courage and sacrifice, of danger and solidarity, of heroism and futility, told with power, grace and feeling and brought…

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By Valeria P (338) on 24 Jan 2011

Bien que ce soit une histoire importante Ã raconter parce qu'ignorÃ©e des cours d'Histoire, ce film est un peu trop didactique Ã mon…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 03 Jul 2013

A very good, insightful presentation on Algerian soldiers in the French army, Indigenes provides appropriate and thought-provoking philosophy,…

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 09 Sep 2016

Not only a stirring history lesson and an action-packed war film, Glory is also a ferocious statement about enduring discrimination that resounds…

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 25 Aug 2011

As directed by Rachid Bouchareb, himself born in France to Algerian immigrants, Days of Glory is a kind of a North African Saving Private Ryan,…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 12 Jan 2011

The forgotten story of the forgotten Algerian heroes who fought against the Nazis in France during II Wold War…

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 02 Aug 2013

The notions of sacrifice, patriotism, race and self-identity are compellingly questioned, and the battle sequences are realized with stirring…

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By Delaram D (10) on 18 Oct 2009

The foreign version of Saving Private Ryan…

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By Rob L (734) on 14 Nov 2011

I love war movies. I like action and I love the drama that always goes along with them. I waited a long time to see Days of Glory…

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By Clive G (34) on 09 Jul 2011

Very poignant alternative view of the human cost of World War 2…

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