Review of Why We Fight (2005) by Nadine B — 20 Nov 2006
Another volume of incredibly short reviews:
The Omen - A very stylized, well-shot thriller without any thrills. I really wanted to like this film, but it was neither creepy nor scary. Good direction with a meddling story.
Poseidon - Not as terrible as I was expecting, but still not very good. It might be Titanic-lite, but at least it wasn't suffocatingly long.
Monster House - Enjoyable for kids and adults alike, this splendid little film exemplifies classic animated story-telling with high-brow, spectacular new animation techniques. Unlike many animated films as of late, the work from the actors does not distract from the story, but enhances it with great performances by Steve Buscemi and Maggie Gyllenhaal. I even didn't hate the presence of Jon Heder.
The Prestige - Another clever film from Christopher Nolan with superb performances from all of its A-list cast. I was kind of wishing for a better twist at the very end, but was still pleased by its outcome and the film as a whole.
Why We Fight - A very interesting and extremely relevant look at the motives behind war, paying special attention to President Dwight D. Eisenhower's final address in office. A bit talky, but very well done.
This review of Why We Fight (2005) was written by Nadine B on 20 Nov 2006.
Why We Fight has generally received very positive reviews.
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