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It is tempting to believe that WWII was fought by huge forces fighting on massive battlefields, and many times that was accurate. However, for most men, the battles are much smaller. They see only what is in the immediate area, and know only those very near them. This film, while fictional, accurately portrays war as seen by the common soldier. The Battle of the Bulge was fought by little groups, often cut off from other little groups, in the cold of mid-winter. Into this situation a small patrol sets out to reconnoiter the neighborhood. What they find is a small patrol of Germans doing the same thing. What they find is a small band of German soldiers who "know" the war is really over, and their only desire is to remain alive. The problem is that they must become captives without appearing to give up without a fight. With an informal cease fire, together they plan a sham battle to satisfy the German need to appear properly engaged. However, that's easier said than done, and not everyone buys into the idea. While these events might not be purely historical, the soldiers you meet certainly are. Everyone is modeled upon real soldiers who faced real situations. Some are fanatical, some are logical, and some are emotional wrecks. That's life in sustained combat. Watch this film and marvel at the things man can confront, and survive.Read full review
a good war movie for the fan of that genre and it was kind of cool seeing some of these guys early in their careers. This movie is not well known comparably to other war movies but is still very engaging. The story is good and I believe somewhat based on a true story or at least a wishful thought. Don't want to say true story because that is tossed around so much by Hollywood now when the only true thing is it occurred at night or in the winter, etc.
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This star studded military movie is high on my list of movies I will keep!! It is not a typical War movie as there is perhaps one or two scenes in it where the rifles are actually shot. The plot in this film comes across as the boys are just playing Army. Most of it takes place in an abandoned German house while the Army boys wait for the German front to come through. A small German post is discovered nearby with the the initial confrontation of a snowball fight and the pursuing attempts at friendly communication. A German segment attempting to resolve things so they can surrender peacefully and eventually to this American Squad to live and go home. Unfortunately not everyone was on board with the plan of the taking of hostages and it doesn't go down peacefully! It is perhaps a coming of age movie casted in a military setting!! I'll Keep it!!Read full review
Saw this movie when I was a kid & I had to buy it now that I'm an adult to add it to my collection!!
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Hadn't heard of this movie before. But anything with Gary Sinise had to be good and it did not disappoint. Well worth a watch.
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