Review of When Trumpets Fade (1998) by Daniel R — 19 May 2018
A solid WWII movie that seems like a dress-rehearsal for "Saving Private Ryan," with a similar style and intensity. If you don't like war movies, you will easily find things to criticize.
The main character, Manning, represents a dilemma that is familiar to many who serve in tough conditions: teachers, nurses, coal miners, etc. The ending reminded me of "The Big Red One." In some ways, this film relies to heavily on tropes, but it doesn't interfere with an overall strong story portrayed by believable characters.
Sanderson was my favorite character because he defies the stereotype of a WWII replacement seen in most war films. He quickly learns the lesson that he must fight well or else die early. I also enjoyed that the movie took place in the Hurtgen Forest, which is often overlooked.
This review of When Trumpets Fade (1998) was written by Daniel R on 19 May 2018.
When Trumpets Fade has generally received very positive reviews.
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