Review of Miracle at St. Anna (2008) by Nampombe T — 22 Oct 2009

A film by Spike Lee about the African-American Buffalo Soldier Unit in WW II, Miracle at St. Anna has good intentions but seems to get caught up in telling too many stories for its own good. While the film should keep the viewer's attention, the importance of the struggles of the Buffalo Soldiers is somewhat de-emphasized by the other angles explored by Lee, specifically the Italian resistance movement and the issues of a young boy the soldiers meet along the way.

With strong acting performances and a solid if not overly well known cast, Lee accurately showcases the point of view of the Buffalo Soldiers, and their struggle to fight for a country they feel does not treat them like citizens.

While the film dragged slightly at times and felt somewhat disjointed, the power of Lee's storytelling made this movie compelling enough to be enjoyable.