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Old 02-23-2019, 03:33 PM   #10809
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Journey's End - 3.5/4

A stripped down WW1 dialogue-driven film with minimal action and great emphasis on tone, atmosphere and fantastic use of what little it has.
This is the sort of war film you would get from a director in the forties and fifties - no budget but a great script and access to proven talent.
This is no romantic rehash, nor is is dispassionate and cold. Unusually it is a heartfelt and realistic homage to men who's days were numbered and who's emotions were strained beyond temper.

Heavy going and incredibly unforgiving, a companion to Gallipoli in it's ability to infuriate and appal.
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