Review of Harsh Times (2005) by Olaolu A — 07 Dec 2011
Well, I can say this much: the title of this film is apropos; this film is definitely *harsh* but in a good way. It paints an uncompromising picture of a Gulf War veteran whose psychoses, brought upon by his experiences on the front lines, are threatening to engulf him.
Spending time in the company of such a character doesn't always make for the most entertaining viewing experience but the film still manages to be compelling in a way that such grim character studies often are and there is more than enough dark humor (at least during the first half of the film) to offset the bleakness.
.. not to mention it does have the benefit of a typically intense and committed lead performance from Christian Bale, who brings the main character's torment to the screen with force and fury. More to come later.
..maybe!
This review of Harsh Times (2005) was written by Olaolu A on 07 Dec 2011.
Harsh Times has generally received positive reviews.
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