Review of Hart's War (2002) by Jay L — 12 Aug 2012

"Heroes are measured by what they do..".

A supremely engaging and highly captivating World War 2 drama thats as intriguing as a movie can get. A supremely intelligent and pulse pounding thriller that will have you engaged for the entire duration. Its not your average shoot em up and action packed war film, no this is an incredibly cerebral and astoundingly intelligent film that could only come from the mind of Director Gregory Hoblit (Primal Fear, Fracture, Frequency) this guy is great at constructing psychological puzzles and making them into feature length films. Harts War is a World War 2 film that will keep you on your toes and engaged in a whirlwind of captivation and intrigue, its a film that is even better upon second and third viewings as is the case for most of Hoblit's films. Its a colorfully action oacked endeaver that really hits the nail on the head, the ending is a complete shock that you will not see coming, I cant understand why some have called this film predictable, I couldnt have seen this films shocking end coming at all. Hoblit set up the film wonderfully, he cunningly and wonderfully decieves the viewer leaving you oblivious to whats going on right under your nose. Harts War is a brilliantly written film, an unpredictable blast of survival and cunning intelligence, very highly recommended this one.

Colin Farrell and Bruce Willis deliver powerhouse performances, and the chemistry they have together on screen is electrifying and bombastic. It also includes a slew of ip and coming actors including Terrence Howard, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane as well as many others.