Wilmington characterized the film as "...not quite a great war movie but certainly a sensitive, bright and supremely moral one" and added that "At its best, it's a barely muted cry against war's stupidity and injustice. With a clear eye, the movie shows us midnight." Reviewing the film's 2012 DVD release in the Observer, Philip French described the film as "an ironic, at times surreal fable.....and the plot's twists are matched by the sharpness of its moral insights." Awards The film was nominated for a 1993 Independent Spirit Award – Best Screenplay for Keith Gordon. References External links 1990s war drama films 1992 drama films 1992 independent films 1992 films A&M Films films American independent films American war drama films Anti-war films about World War II Beacon Pictures films 1990s English-language films Films based on American novels Films based on works by William Wharton (author) Films directed by Keith Gordon Films scored by Mark Isham Films set in Belgium Films set in France Films set in 1944 Films shot in Utah InterStar Releasing films Western Front of World War II films 1990s American films