In the first part of the movie we see Holden taking centre stage and his dry calm manner is a superb way of showing the true horrors of war - caused by normal men involved in horrendous events in a normal way.
The pacing is masterful and the actions and plot are very believable.
Unfortunately the movie unravels as it runs and becomes a soppy run-of- the-mill escape film with the usual characters and poorly delivered performances
I would give the first part of the film an 8 and the last third or so a 6 so it earns a seven from me. It is a pity that the team didn't maintain the level they started with and produce a masterpiece.
The pacing is masterful and the actions and plot are very believable.
Unfortunately the movie unravels as it runs and becomes a soppy run-of- the-mill escape film with the usual characters and poorly delivered performances
I would give the first part of the film an 8 and the last third or so a 6 so it earns a seven from me. It is a pity that the team didn't maintain the level they started with and produce a masterpiece.