Title: Brilliant Cinematography and little else
Product review: I can only assume that this movie received Oscar recognition because of its beautiful cinematography. The scenery was spectacular and I appreciated the inclusion of exotic South Pacific wildlife in this movie.My problem with this movie was that the soldiers acted and behaved as though they were senselessly fighting the Vietcong in 1969 as opposed to the Japanese at the WWII Battle of Guadalcanal.I was in neither war, however what validates my belief that this movie was a joke (historically speaking) is that few if any WWII Vets came out to speak in favor of the film. Not to my recollection at least.I also disliked the cast. The only soldiers in the film that I found believable were the extras. The casting of Nick Nolte and John Travolta each as military officers was unbelievable to me.
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