(Flash Review)
Kicking off a romantic relationship as WWI erupts is certainly inconvenient. This scenario was done more convincingly than during the movie Pearl Harbor. ZING! In this film, the female lead and her love interest kick off the film as wartime events slowly move in and interfere. Her man is called into action throwing a wrench into their wedding plans. Will they ever marry? Will they both survive the war? There were many solid tense moments, which were probably very tense for the time period. Director Griffith doesn't shy away from highlighting the evils of war complimented by the honor of those who fought in the trenches and the honor many of the village locals have for their homeland. This film may have been Griffith's response to WWI as this came out as it was winding down. Overall, the film felt long despite being peppered with many early battle scenes with tanks, explosions, combat and tragedy. Another solid film for the Griffith resume.
Kicking off a romantic relationship as WWI erupts is certainly inconvenient. This scenario was done more convincingly than during the movie Pearl Harbor. ZING! In this film, the female lead and her love interest kick off the film as wartime events slowly move in and interfere. Her man is called into action throwing a wrench into their wedding plans. Will they ever marry? Will they both survive the war? There were many solid tense moments, which were probably very tense for the time period. Director Griffith doesn't shy away from highlighting the evils of war complimented by the honor of those who fought in the trenches and the honor many of the village locals have for their homeland. This film may have been Griffith's response to WWI as this came out as it was winding down. Overall, the film felt long despite being peppered with many early battle scenes with tanks, explosions, combat and tragedy. Another solid film for the Griffith resume.