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Movie Reviews of The War
Movie Review: VERY GOOD LITTLE KNOWN FILM!
Summary: 4 Stars
I had never heard of this film before the New Year. Considering it was released well over a decade ago, I was surprised how good it was. The story is about a struggling poor family told by their little girl's point of view. The cast shine in this engrossing well made tale, which can be summed up by one line Kevin Costner's character says to his young son. "It only takes a second to do something you'll regret for the rest of your life"!....How true! The film has several small stories going on throughout and while they are interesting and well acted, they never seemed to go any deeper than the skin. I did enjoy this film a lot and I'm sure I will watch it again but, it just didn't quite go for the jugular, like I had hoped. As far as content goes......I have read some reviews stating that this film is not suitable for kids. I think PG says it all and I think kids could learn a lot from this picture if, watched with a caring adult who would talk through some issues in this movie. This is a movie, well worth seeing!Movie Review: A good film
Summary: 4 Stars
The War is a good, but a bit dark and sad film. This is certainly not the mainstream, so do not look for a happy ending. But if you are looking for a film which makes you think a lot about it afterwards, in which the characters continue to live their lives in your mind, the film with a thoughtfulness and beauty in it, also conveying strong messages - then the War is for you.
The storyline is good and interesting, although a bit sad. But I wouldn't call it a hard film, watching is not disturbing at all. Amazing acting, of course, adds a lot to this film. Little Elijah Wood is simply amazing, Cavin Costner is adorable. I gave it 4 stars because I usually prefer more cheerful films, but apart from this sad aspect, this film is a beautiful and worhty experience.
Movie Review: Profiles in courage
Summary: 4 Stars
The war is a Kevin Costner movie, which is to say its a tad too long, and is likely to give you food for thought.
The War is a movie my wife and I have watched several times, and always come away moved. "The War" is the Story of a veteran who comes home from Viet Nam damaged with PTSD, in a time when help was not available, and the stigma of mental health disorders was considerable. It is the story of a boy who is conflicted between loving and being ashamed of his father. It is a story of poverty as a great equalizer, and of friendship. Finally it is a story about courage and cowardice in many forms.
So here's the deal, this isn't a fun movie, it isn't entertaining, but it is a moving tale that will give you things to think about.
Movie Review: Better than anticipated
Summary: 4 Stars
Being an Elijah Wood fan, I ordered this movie, as one I had not yet even heard of. I like Kevin Costner, but have found his later movies to be rather self-absorbing and, well, Kevin Costner playing Kevin Costner - not a lot of versatility there. This movie, although not deep on plot, did impart a senstivity and a feeling of loyalty and compassion. The young actors imparted a vitality and, especially with Elijah Wood, the ability to play (as shown in all of his films) various diversity of methods and the ability to adapt to dialects of differing regions.
A nice feel-good movie - evoked all of the emotions, but in the end, the message that good outweighs all.
Movie Review: Elijah W. is amazing in "The War"!
Summary: 4 Stars
Elijah Wood is protraying his best character he has ever done, His emotions are very real and he seems like he real is Stu. I cannot even belive that he is from Iowa and not from Texas. That is one of the reasons why I love EW and I want to marry him. But I think that Kevin Costner could have done a better job. He was as good as Elijah Wood or the actress who did the mom. It would have been better if Mel Gibson did the father.
But I belive that Elijah Wood was the biggest and best actor in the entire movie.