It’s taken over 50 years to get the story to the screen of how and why Air Force medic William H. Pitsenbarger earned his Medal of Honor. In light of this country’s continuing issues with the legacy of the Vietnam War and its veterans, the film packs an earnest and long time in coming punch.
Sometimes, a film doesn’t have to be “elevated” in order to be effective. While this story of injustice isn’t artsy or showy, thanks to its heart breaking basis, along with some terrific performances, it had me in tears throughout.
There are a few things in this movie I’m not so sure about. But its lead performance sure isn’t one of them.
The Safdie brothers have served up an ear blasting, soul piercing, and pretty damn thrilling take on how the American Dream can go very, very wrong.
Like a few other notable films out there, this, too, focuses on men’s relationships with one another. This time though, their religion is, well, religion.
Sam Mendes homage to his grandfather’s stories of World War I has splashed onto the screen as a modern day video game. For better and for worse.
Do we really need another adaptation of this beloved classic? When it’s as wonderful as this one is, the answer is yes, oh yes, indeed.
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