Title: Heavy going .......
Product review: Don't go into this movie expecting another Saving Pvt Ryan ..... the two are worlds apart..... This movie is more of an attempt to get inside the soldiers heads as they invade and fight their way across Guatal Canal (sp).. I found myself squirming a lot during this movie ..... it's a good idea but - the movie seems to labour the point a lot. In some ways the movie reminded me of Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket, i.e. the complete mania of war.... Other times, I felt I was watching Hamburger Hill or The Green Berets..... Nick Nolte does a great job of the Company Commander on his own private crusade..... Sean Penn is kind of a wishy washy character but he delivers a good performance.....My thoughts ? When you are absolutley out of options at the video store - check this one out. But, get lots of beer and pizza and take the phone off the hook..... your in for a long night.
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