After watching this movie I can honestly say I was extremely impressed. Lion Gate films is most commonly known for their current blockbuster hits in the Saw series. But their direct to video movies could probably fare well in the box office or at independent film festivals. This movie is truly a hidden treasure.
The acting is very sound throughout the movie and the characters are truly believable. It even follows the typical war storyline with a captain that is too young and lacks respect to lead his company, a veteran sgt, and a young private who lied about his age in order to see action on the front lines. The environment that the movie was shot in gives you the feeling that you are witnessing WWI and the trenches and their design follows historical writings to a T.
I found this movie merely by chance at our local family video and wasn't even going to rent it till my arm was pulled. The cover itself doesn't give much away about the movie and seeing that Clive Barker had a comment on the front made me wonder if he was simply paid to make that statement. The action and plot line are very well done and throughout the movie that are little hints about where the story is heading and the nature of the trench the men are forced to defend.
Without a doubt I can honestly say that I would rent this movie again and if found for a reasonable price would consider in adding it to my collection. There are some parts that aren't top notch but overall the movie is a great experience. The movie is considered as horror and does contain some strong language along with some intense scenes so this might not be one for the entire family. I hope the director creates future films that have the success of this project and that he wasn't just a one-hit wonder.
The acting is very sound throughout the movie and the characters are truly believable. It even follows the typical war storyline with a captain that is too young and lacks respect to lead his company, a veteran sgt, and a young private who lied about his age in order to see action on the front lines. The environment that the movie was shot in gives you the feeling that you are witnessing WWI and the trenches and their design follows historical writings to a T.
I found this movie merely by chance at our local family video and wasn't even going to rent it till my arm was pulled. The cover itself doesn't give much away about the movie and seeing that Clive Barker had a comment on the front made me wonder if he was simply paid to make that statement. The action and plot line are very well done and throughout the movie that are little hints about where the story is heading and the nature of the trench the men are forced to defend.
Without a doubt I can honestly say that I would rent this movie again and if found for a reasonable price would consider in adding it to my collection. There are some parts that aren't top notch but overall the movie is a great experience. The movie is considered as horror and does contain some strong language along with some intense scenes so this might not be one for the entire family. I hope the director creates future films that have the success of this project and that he wasn't just a one-hit wonder.