Debutant director Ryan Little’s well-crafted World War II indie flick about four GIs from different backgrounds caught behind enemy lines sadly failed to realise its evident big-screen ambitions, proving unable to secure a theatrical release — perhaps its complete lack of star-names had something to do with it. Still, it’s distinguished by some fine cinematography and is tackled with a pleasing intimacy, echoing films such as A Midnight Clear and The Big Red One in its even-handed depiction of the war. A shame, then, that Little then lets us down somewhat with his clichéd presentation of a “Limey” pilot and a hackneyed war-movie score.
Saints And Soldiers Review
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Becoming separated from their command during the Malmeady Massacre of WWII, five soldiers with not much else in common scamble to get back to safety.
Release Date:
01 Aug 2005
Running Time:
87 minutes
Certificate:
15
Original Title:
Saints And Soldiers
Despite the odd clunking mis-step and aspirations above its rank, this has enough going for it to get it home safely.
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