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Title: MOST REALISTIC WAR FILM I'VE EVER SEEN
Review: First of all let's say that this is the most realistic war film I have ever seen. The sets and costumes are simply marvelous. One cannot but believe we are viewing a cinema verite of the Crimean War and not a commercial film production. Who cares about the story? Just look at the cavalrymen in their tight red pants and blue blouses with four vertical rows of buttons and the red caps with the chin straps. Think of the research that went into giving us such magificent period detail. Yes, there is Trevor Howard, John Gielgud, David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave all fine actors who who give excellent performances off a good script but the real star of this film is the stunning camerawork by David Watkin (Chariots of Fire) and the person(s) in charge of the costumes and sets. Hurrah for them!
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