Rent A Midnight Clear (1992)
3.6 of 5 from 70 ratings
1h 44min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- As the end of World War II approaches a group of American soldiers are assigned to watch for activity amidst the stark snow covered landscape of the French-German border and soon discover a battle weary enemy as reluctant to fight as they are. With common ground established the German platoon offer to be 'captured' and a phony battle is staged to save honour. However a tragic misunderstanding has devastating consequences in this powerful depiction of war's insanity.
- Actors:
- Peter Berg, Kevin Dillon, Arye Gross, Ethan Hawke, Gary Sinise, Frank Whaley, John C. McGinley, Larry Joshua, David Jensen, Curt Lowens, Rachel Griffin, Timothy S. Shoemaker, Kelly Gately, Bill Osborn, Andre Lamal
- Directors:
- Keith Gordon
- Producers:
- Dale Pollock, Bill Borden
- Writers:
- William Wharton, Keith Gordon
- Studio:
- Second Sight Films Ltd.
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Collections:
- All the Twos: 1972-2012
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 16/04/2012
- Run Time:
- 104 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- 'A Winter's War': Director Keith Gordon on 'A Midnight Clear' (50 minute exclusive new documentary)
- Commentary by Keith Gordon and Ethan Hawke
- Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Keith Gordon
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Reviews (1) of A Midnight Clear
Potent WW2 drama that doesn't always work - A Midnight Clear review by AER
Made in the early 90s, filmmaking styles have changed; what seemed like a subtle film at the time now feels clunky at times. However, if you make allowances for its age, this gem of a WW2 film has something unexpected to offer. It's message is received as a plea for introspection and humanity in the face of the ugly brutality of war. A Midnight Clear is a very unique and carries its novel origins on its sleeve. Elevated by good performances from a cast of actors that we rarely see on the big-screen anymore (with the exception of Ethan Hawke), at times it's a bit OTT or lacks authenticity, but then for long stretches, it shows us that it has real heart. The tragedy at the heart of the film really sets you off balance, and is upsetting as the best intentions of the characters get wrecked by nerves and bad planning. Back in 93 when this came out in the UK, it was barely released on the cinema but the press urged everyone to see it if they could find it. I've never forgotten it, and I'm glad that in the main, it still works the emotions.
6 out of 10 - Unique but slightly dated
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