Jim:
Please thank your buddy Gerry Calehuff D345, for the wonderful referral and the terrific review of this movie. My husband and I just got done watching it a few minutes ago and both thought that it was one of the VERY BEST war flicks that either one of us had ever seen.
I am still all choked up as I type this and had to sit down immediately and give my honest impressions. I would recommend this movie to all here and if you are a serious WWII buff or vet; this should be a must on your list.
The acting was superb and the scenarios depicted were extremely realistic. We both became engrossed immediately and became attached to the characters. The movie begins with the Malmedy Massacre and then back tracks three weeks and covers the lives of 4 Americans and 1 stranded British intelligence officer who was shot down and joins the self-made squad. Their journey that begins behind German lines through horrific weather is tense and heartbreaking. The intelligence officer has information that needs to make it's way to the nearest HQ; information that could save thousands of allied lives.
Just thought I would add this... If you are ONLY into watching bang-bang shoot-em up movies, then you probably won't get into it. Let's face it, a great deal of time spent in the infantry included long bouts of no sleep, waiting and keeping watch. This is ain't Rambo fellows.
Here's some info on the movie. If you visit this site you will also be able to see a trailer to the movie. The site is also beautifully mastered and complete with excellent stills.
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"