Quick Movie Reviews
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3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 01/20/2022
Private Witt: "Do you ever feel lonely?" First Sgt. Edward Welsh: "Only around people." It was poor timing for this to come out the same year as 'Saving Private Ryan', as this would often get overshadowed, which it doesn't deserve to. 'The Thin Red Line' is Terrence Malick at his most poetic. I was honestly surprised by how many celebrates made an appearance, which due to the style of editing out famous people, they appearances turned into cameos. Adrien Brody was the most famous 'film extra' of all time. Out of all the World War 2 movies, not one of them felt this unique and spiritual, and that hasn't been topped yet.
Rating of
3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/19/2019
A thoughtful art-film take on the well-worn war genre.
Rating of
2.5/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 09/01/2018
Well that was long winded and pretentious. But at least it was a linear narrative. Terrence Malick was always obsessed with playing with pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Recently, he's all but abandoned it. THE THIN RED LINE is not one of those movies of his. But it is very long and drawn out. Yet it is well filmed, with good acting, and a great score. Can't say it's an exciting film to watch though. The battle scenes aren't as engaging as say SAVING PRIVATE RYAN or even that film's imitators like ENEMY AT THE GATES. But it is a change in scenery. The Pacific locations look gorgeous. WW2 movie enthusiasts and film geeks may like it better than casual viewers.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 02/20/2012
The Thin Red Line is a thoughtful anti-war film, full of beautiful and striking imagery and poetic dialogue, often positioned in voiceover. It is exactly what one would imagine a war film by Malick to look like, so if you are expecting the grand spectacle of Saving Private Ryan, you may be disappointed.
Rating of
2/4
Unknown - wrote on 11/29/2011
Most people's critique of this film only point out the visuals and the profoundly meaningful aspects. Those are both handled masterfully, but this poetically themed un-war film left me cold. Despite understanding the film's intentions, I was still not engaged in any way. The presentation felt like being lectured to and I was just bored overall.
Rating of
4/4
fake_username - wrote on 02/26/2008
An emotionally powerful and aesthetically pleasing war film and one of the most underrated of all time.
Rating of
3.5/4
kustaa - wrote on 08/31/2007
The most artistic war movie I've ever seen. Malick manages to mix the insanity of war with beautiful shots, and a very touching and compelling acting by Caviezel. Watch it if you look for something totally different.
Rating of
4/4
Alex - wrote on 03/30/2007
Patience is key when watching this movie. I thought it stunk the first time, but I am now away by beauty of the film and how few words of dialog can be so powerful. This is no "Saving Private Ryan," as it is based more on emotion.
