andrewpeterfarrow
One of the most powerful movies I've ever seen, on human spirit through the most horrendous circumstances. Based on a true story, thought provoking, a must see
danishdonjuan
This is a truly great movie, which I am surprised has not gotten more attention.The story is great, and there is a lot to learn from it. The acting is superb! The cinematography, music score, editing and dialogue is wonderful.I found myself deeply involved emotionally with the movie, didn't want it to stop, and after spend time to reflect on it.Its a movie which gives a very realistic Picture of war and the consequence of choices. The characters are intriguing and some heroically moral.It was often an intense viewing, with never a dull moment, and does not try to be biased or nationalistic. I loved this movie and would highly recommend it to others, especially if you like movies like "the flowers of war, Saving Private Ryan, Schindlers list, The Thin Red line, K-19, Fury" and other of the greatest war dramas in Cinema.It's not a easy movie to Watch, and not for the faint of Heart but well worth a Watch!
davidfurlotte
The first thing to say is that if you are looking for a war movie with big battle sequences that shows men singlehandedly holding back a complete division with only a pistol and some foul language, you best look elsewhere.If you are looking for a movie that gives a little insight into what happens to a man when he gets stripped of dignity, morality and even base humanity, you NEED to see "To End All Wars." I have never been a P.O.W. or even served in uniform so I would never dare to say that I would do this or that or even compare myself with any of the main characters in this movie, but I FEEL that the acting, the portrayal of men who WERE there was brilliant. Although some of the scenes in the movie were fictional -- such as the use of a wheelchair for one of the men who had been paralysed from the waist down -- the balance of scenes as taken from the autobiographical novel were very well done.This movie tells the true story of men being held in a P.O.W. camp by the Japanese and being used as slave labourers to construct a railroad to allow the Japanese a method to conquer more territory in Asia. What impressed me more than anything else was how the movie did not play down the brutality of Japanese soldiers in WWII because it might offend sensibilities. History should not be pasteurized because if we water things down we might end up repeating such things in the future. ALL countries have had their "dark" eras.I enjoy any movies that depict the military because I am an amateur military historian. This particular movies earns high marks in ALL areas, cinematography, acting, directing and most important, remaining accurate to real events. If you have NOT yet seen it, I envy you.
Vassag0
A powerful film about pow's in Burma/Thailand, who built The railroad of death during the 2nd World War.It shows many things about us humans, but most importantly it portraits hope, forgiveness, the bible and leaves a big question about what justice is. Very good movie indeed, acting and directing are superbly done and why i didn't see this film before now, blows my mind. This film can teach us a thing or two about being human.I highly recommend this beautiful film, but beware it's not for the faint hearted.Actually it touched me deep inside and made me think, what is life and why can't we live in peace without these agonizing wars!
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