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The Thin Red Line [Criterion Collection] [DVD] [1998]

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The other war film of 1998

on September 26, 2010

Posted by: Film619

from San Diego, Ca

This will always be associated but should never be compared to as the other war film from 1998, the other being the visceral "Saving Private Ryan". When viewed together, one can actually experience two important battles in WWII. The battles in "The Thin Red Line" exist mostly in the minds and imaginations of the characters. The action is at times startling, yet lacks the punch of the Spielberg, which I think there are fans on both sides. The approach and mastery of Malick is not to be missed as he assembles an impressive array of characters to illuminate the horror of war. Always beautiful and moving much like his previous efforts (20 years earlier!). Criterion releases the canon in great cinematic art and this film certainly belongs there.

What's great about it: Criterion, no more needed to say

I would recommend this to a friend!

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