Review of Johnny Got His Gun (2008) by Christopher S — 08 Aug 2009
Dalton Trumbo's muddled adaptation of his own novel takes a fascinating story and reduces it to a dull, tedious melodrama, complete with some misguided, forced attempts at surrealism. Cheaply-made with murky photography and overwrought performances - the whole film has a rushed, amateurish feel to it.
A major disappointment as it's the sole directorial effort from screenwriting legend Trumbo.
This review of Johnny Got His Gun (2008) was written by Christopher S on 08 Aug 2009.
Johnny Got His Gun has generally received positive reviews.
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