Review of The Thin Red Line (1998) by Omar L — 10 Jan 2014
Even though there is one cliched moment when a soldier tries to comfort a mortally-wounded soldier by telling him he'll be all right, this movie is free from caricature. It's a brave choice to film a movie set in World War II in lush color, and the clarity and vividness of the photography not only encapsulates the beauty of the soon-to-be destroyed natural world, but it also adds to the timelessness of the horrors of combat. The events of the movie may have taken place over 70 years ago, but watching this movie, it could have happened yesterday. As such, it strips the movie of any romanticism, and it becomes universal. This movie may have taken place in Guadalcanal, but the characters and situations could be used for any nationality.
This is not my favorite WWII movie -- that belongs to Saving Private Ryan. But I think it's the most original I've ever seen, and definitely one of the best ever made.
This review of The Thin Red Line (1998) was written by Omar L on 10 Jan 2014.
The Thin Red Line has generally received very positive reviews.
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