Excellent war film, told from the point of view of a boy who thinks it's all fun, games and adventure. It's clear that it's a personal pet project for John Boorman, who directs his own screenplay with a touch of poetry.
There's some good jokes too. Very good.
This review of Hope and Glory (1987) was written by James M on 23 Nov 2009.
Hope and Glory has generally received very positive reviews.
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