Review of The Trench (1999) by Denise H — 01 May 2010
Before any young man/woman enlists in a branch of the military, they should watch this movie. Set during WWI, it shows a group of British troops preparing for the Battle of the Soame in France. This was the biggest, bloodiest, and most costly (in human lives and military blunders) operation in the entire war.
The arrogance and incompetence of the officers, the fears and emotions of the enlisted men, and the Sergeant who tries to keep it all together. Daniel Craig is that Sergeant ..a standard life-long military man with a wife and kids.
..and seemingly hard as nails. His Lieutenant drinks to cope with trench warfare. And the enlisted men who came from all walks of life and had proudly and quickly "signed on" to battle for King and country and are now cruelly staring death in the face.
The courage and folly of war are examined and the ending is inevitable. NOTE: also watch the "extras" after viewing the movie. Actual photography and newsreels made during the war help to flesh-out the strategies of both armies and the unbelievable conditions in which they fought.
This review of The Trench (1999) was written by Denise H on 01 May 2010.
The Trench has generally received mixed reviews.
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