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(2001)
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It's 1942 and the German and Russian armies are embroiled in one of the most momentous battles of WW2, the Battle of Stalingrad. Defeat at Stalingrad could hand Germany victory in Europe and Stalin has sent Kruschcv (Bob Hoskins) to personally oversee the city's defence. In another corner of the city Danilov (Joseph Fienncs), a political officer, encounters Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law), a simple soldier from the Urals who possesses an extraordinary skill, he is a first-class shot with an iron will. Danilov realises that Zaitsev could be moulded into exactly what Kruschev needs in order to boost troop morale. Zaitsev joins a sniper unit and his dangerous missions are chronicled and embellished upon by Danilov and before long a hero is born. But while Zaitsev's glory rejuvenates others, Danilov becomes jealous of the man he created when they both fall in love with Tania (Rachel Weisz), a courageous comrade fighting in the ranks alongside them. Eager to break the Russians' new found resistance the Germans draft in Major Konig (Ed Harris), their own celebrated sniper. As the battle wages on, these two lethal sharpshooters engage in their own personal deadly duel, stalking each other amongst the rubble of the symbolic city of Stalingrad.
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Enemy at the Gates review by Marcus Weston
Highlights the depravity of war
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This film focuses on the central character who is a sniper for the Russian army during the German's siege of Stalingrad. The film is very well made and encapsulates how horrible it must have been in the city at that time. The film is very atmospheric and keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat throughout. I am a big fan of war films and would place this one up there with the best, having a new perspective to offer the viewer on the depravity of war.
The first level of the Russian campaign in the video game 'Call of Duty' is based on the opening scenes of this film.
Over all this film is very atmospheric, different and well acted. Well worth a watch.
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Rated: 3.5 stars out of 5 from 49 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 19/11/2001 |
| Production Year: | 2001 |
| Run Time: | 125 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Director's commentary
- 3 documentaries
- Deleted scenes
- Filmographies
- Story boards
- Film posters
- Theatrical trailer
- Audio description
