Intensely emotional at parts, this film is a great representation of what men go through in spaces like the army without repercussions. Bullying and mob mentality is used to push them to ever-increasing levels of aggression and apathy. In the film, there are some harrowing moments portraying South Africa's oppressive laws at the time, which gets quite tense at times. The only reason
The acting is spectacular, the scenery beautiful, and the ending emotionally jarring.
I've seen a few reviews with regards to the ending, and I can't help but feel those viewers missed the point. If you're left with the same feeling as the characters themselves - that is cinematic success. The only reason this film didn't get 10 stars from me is because I feel that the audio could have been slightly better thought out.
I've seen a few reviews with regards to the ending, and I can't help but feel those viewers missed the point. If you're left with the same feeling as the characters themselves - that is cinematic success. The only reason this film didn't get 10 stars from me is because I feel that the audio could have been slightly better thought out.