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2.5 Would be a more appropriate rating! - The Great War review by CP Customer

Interesting film covering the final days and hours of WW1 with a company of US soldiers sent to rescue a lost platoon and become embroiled in the last desperate efforts of the Germans to retain ground before the armistice kicks in!  Added to the complexity is the the mix of US soldiers some of whom don't want to mix with Negro colleagues but are forced to, to hold their positions.  Not a great film but an interesting one with its focus on how necessity forced the US troops to bond and save the day!

Great War - The Great War review by CP Customer

Hi All

I have noticed wth this film and others from the same film company, a couple of things which affect all their films. The colour filters give off a kind of purple hue when filmimg. This gives good clarity but has an unatural resonace with it. The unforms/'dress are all perfectly presented and not in keeping with the action... the action however is REALLY well done, some of the best I have seen. It's just that I see this film and others from this film company, a bit theatrical and 'amateur'. What really spols it for me is the unecessary American Jangoism and over the top patriotic sludge which accompanies it at the fnish. Conclusion - Great Action - Good Acting - Great Music, Whats left is crap. Not recommended.

sayonara

Disappointing - The Great War review by PB

I really wanted to like this film but the quality of the acting and scenes put me off and I could not watch it to the end. The most interesting part for me was learning just how many men the American hierarchy were prepared to sacrifice when they knew the war's end was imminent.

Truly Awful - The Great War review by CH

Do not waste your time on this garbage. Really poor acting, awful script, truly terrible scenes. One of the lowest quality, worst films I have seen in years.