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Movie Reviews of The War
Movie Review: Beautiful film by a talented and underrated director
Summary: 5 Stars
"The War" is an underrated film by an equally underrated director. Jon Avnet, who made this film, also made "Fried Green Tomatoes" which just happens to be my favorite movie of all-time (actually, "The War" comes in second). It is a beautiful film which provokes many thoughts in the people who watch it. The movie handles subject matter that has not been hit upon enough in Hollywood: that of the crisis between a son and his father directly following the Vietnam War, where Sr. suffers from shell-shock. The film delivers a punch in the way that the characters are faced with an inner war coupled with the physical one which the entire family is facing at the time. For the father, played by Kevin Costner, it is the loss of a friend in the War, and for the son, Stu, played wonderfully by child star Elijah Wood, it is the fight over a beloved treehouse. Others who figure into the mix, are Stu's mother, played by Mare Winningham, a woman who works two jobs just to support her family and Stu's sister, played by Lexi Randall in a performance which is well beyond it's years. One of the more humorous moments in the film occurs between Stu's sister and her friend, a little black girl named Elverdene (I believe). It begins with her teacher, played by Christine Baranski telling Elverdene to move to the back of the classroom. The rest should be experienced. The film, as I've said is beautiful. Jon Avnet excells once again, with a family tale never before seen in such light. Enjoy!Movie Review: One of the best movies you've never seen
Summary: 5 Stars
Admittedly, I at first rented this movie for Elijah Wood, for whom I suffered a short obsession beginning in the summer of 2001. But, as I came to know his work, I became slightly less interested in him and more so in his films. First of all, the acting in this movie is very good, especially for being comprised of an almost all-child cast. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that these people really are poverty-stricken Mississippians in the 1970's. The message of the movie is powerful and effective, and my belief is that it is the closest Elijah Wood ever came to Academy Award-worthy acting in his career.
In addition to incredible acting by both Wood and Kevin Costner, the film also boasts an excellent soundtrack with 60's music by artists such as the Supremes, and a score by Thomas Newman, who found more recent exposure with the films Pay it Forward and Erin Brockovich.
Do yourself a favor and see this feel-good movie about family values, and wholly, about morals. It is a great movie to sit down and watch with the kids, and with moments funny, sad, and suspenseful, it won't be boring for anyone.
Movie Review: The War is a great film!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a great bit of nostalgia about a low income family's struggles in the South around the time of the Vietnam War. There are many things going on. A father who returns from the war disturbed, with lingering emotional problems. White and black children playing and growing together, puzzled by the concept of racism still lingering. A feud with a trashy gang of kids from across town. The desire to move up in the world and find better living conditions. There's heartbreak, suspense, and some comedy. Breathtaking scenes of the rural south where you can almost feel the heat. Characters that seem very real. Elijah Wood is fantastic and his accent sounds authentic. My only complaint is that he was a positively GORGEOUS boy at the time, like a piece of fine art to look at, and they shouldn't have sheared all his beautiful hair off for this role. It's supposed to be 1970, not 1953! Most boys didn't have crew-cuts in 1970! If he'd had hair in this film like he'd had in 'The Adventures of Huck Finn' the camera would've exploded to bits from his physical perfection as well as his flawless performance!Movie Review: The War
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who could possibly give this movie a bad review is an idiot.
This is one of if not the Best movies I have ever seen. I recommend to all.
One thing I have noticed in other reviews is no one has mentioned the sound track which to me plays a big part in getting you into the feel of this movie. One scene in which Costner teaches his Son to forgive his enemies(a group of poor kids) whom he has just had a fight with and been beaten up by and then Costner gives them the Cotton Candy they had got for their mother, when his son asks him why he gave it to them he replies "Because they look like nobody has given them anything in a long time" This was a powerful scene which even brought a tear to my eyes.
All I can say is SEE THIS MOVIE especially if you are from the South you will understand it better and appreciate its dialog.
I promise you will love this film as I do and will want to add it to your collection to view again and again.
Movie Review: "The War" is worth fighting for.
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a major Elijah Wood fanatic,I have quite a bit of experience in judging his films."The War"(starring Elijah Wood,Kevin Costner,and Lexi Randall)is,in my opinion,one of,if not the best films he has ever made.Set in post-Vietnam Mississippi,"The War" not only addresses the stresses of the father(Costner)but the stress under which his children(Wood and Randall) have to contend with.The phrase "The War" not only refers to the Vietnam War,but the feud between two lower-class Southern families(or mainly,their children).Even though the big name star in "The War" is Kevin Costner,the show is stolen by the children.Elijah Wood(Lord Of The Rings) and Lexi Randall(Sarah,Plain and Tall)portray adolecsent siblings who are dealing with the anguish their father is feeling and their own anguish within their feud.In my opinion,"The War" is THE family film,and is for anyone who has a minimal amount of taste.