First off, it's probably a good idea to do like I did and break it into two halves. Much of this is for time, but it also helps emotionally. This thing is a rough watch, and it's themes and images are difficult to see at times and will stick with you for a while after you watch it. At least that's how it was for me.
This is my first time experiencing this work and I really only watched it cuz it's nominated for 9 Oscars. Rightfully so.
The reviews criticizing the lack of character development do have some merit. However, I think that it may be intentional...soldiers that don't know one another are put forth in life or death situations all the time. They are forced to form a brotherly bond to survive, regardless of how much they might know about the other. To me, all we had to know for the story was that they were good people that stupidly, and for the wrong reasons, joined the war. I should also say, the characters are likable, they just don't blossom like some might prefer.
There are some extremely gruesome and raw scenes in this film. It's like saving private Ryan with Tarantino directing and screenplay by Cormac McCarthy. The cinematography is amazing. The OG score is chilling. And honestly, the Paul character should have been considered for some awards, he did a great job.
Overall, watch it but be prepared for some stuff.
This is my first time experiencing this work and I really only watched it cuz it's nominated for 9 Oscars. Rightfully so.
The reviews criticizing the lack of character development do have some merit. However, I think that it may be intentional...soldiers that don't know one another are put forth in life or death situations all the time. They are forced to form a brotherly bond to survive, regardless of how much they might know about the other. To me, all we had to know for the story was that they were good people that stupidly, and for the wrong reasons, joined the war. I should also say, the characters are likable, they just don't blossom like some might prefer.
There are some extremely gruesome and raw scenes in this film. It's like saving private Ryan with Tarantino directing and screenplay by Cormac McCarthy. The cinematography is amazing. The OG score is chilling. And honestly, the Paul character should have been considered for some awards, he did a great job.
Overall, watch it but be prepared for some stuff.