Tag Archives: Solider

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016) ☆☆(2/4): A soldier’s long day

Posted on October 6, 2019 by kaist455

“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” attempts to do many things together, but it seems as confused and distracted as its conflicted wartime hero. On one level, it aims to be a sincere war drama, but then it also wants to … Continue reading →

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Disorder (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A damaged soldier trying to protect

Posted on March 11, 2019 by kaist455

“Disorder” is a genre piece more thoughtful and powerful than I expected. While often tense and gripping as required, the movie relentlessly delves into its deeply troubled hero’s damaged state of mind, and the result is a compelling character study … Continue reading →

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They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A vivid, evocative WWI documentary

Posted on December 6, 2018 by kaist455

Peter Jackson’s documentary film “They Shall Not Grow Old” is an extraordinary work you should not miss. Via its astounding technical enhancement of archival footage clips shot during World War I, it vividly and compellingly shows us what it was … Continue reading →

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Hostiles (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A somber but brutal Western drama

Posted on April 16, 2018 by kaist455

“Hostiles” is a somber but brutal Western drama about a man with the long history of violence and a risky journey he goes through along with a bunch of various figures. Now you get a pretty idea about what you … Continue reading →

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