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"First viewing - June 9th The way this began I got a strong urge to switch it off in favor of something else, but so many people seem to like it I decided to give it a fair chance. And as it rolled along I warmed up to it in spite of myself. The story is pretty great, a different viewpoint on wartime than we usually get. The cast is solid all around, and credit is due for the film winning me over. I don't know that I'd need to watch it twice, but I'm glad I stuck with it."
" Notes: I have to admit that it actually took me a while to really get into this story. Indeed, before watching the damned thing, I didn't watch a trailer and I didn't even read a synopsis so, at first, I thought it would be another rather straightforward tale of a young man going to war like so many others I have seen before. Obviously, it was really pleased that, for once, it was actually dealing with a medic, a guy who refused to even hold a rifle. Indeed, we never talk about them but those "
" Notes: I have to admit that it actually took me a while to really get into this story. Indeed, before watching the damned thing, I didn't watch a trailer and I didn't even read a synopsis so, at first, I thought it would be another rather straightforward tale of a young man going to war like so many others I have seen before. Obviously, it was really pleased that, for once, it was actually dealing with a medic, a guy who refused to even hold a rifle. Indeed, we never talk about them but those "
" Directed by: Mel Gibson Produced by: Bill Mechanic, David Permut, Terry Benedict, Paul Currie, Bruce Davey, Brian Oliver, and William D. Johnson Written by: Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight Based on the film: “The Conscientious Objector” by: Terry Benedict Cinematography: Simon Duggan Edited by: John Gilbert Music by: Rupert Gregson Williams Distributed by: Lionsgate Entertainment "
"Points of anticipation: The return of Mel Gibson directing... say what you want about him as a person he does have a good record for the directing. Result: #6 on "Best Movies of 2016" list. Trailer: "