A quintessential Hollywood melodramatic take on wartime experiences, this time seen through the eyes of a German soldier. The film is well-conceived in all aspects but leans too heavily on all the clichés of American period cinema. It's challenging to connect with the characters who, as Germans, speak perfect American slang, and their dialogue is typical of this language.
However, the actors, who perform very professionally, make us forget this significant deficiency at times. It's interesting to see how the message that not all Germans were as bad as they've been portrayed, as part of the denazification process typical of the time, is handled with great care, and the atrocities they committed are not ignored. It strikes a good balance and has its merits.
Narratively, the film is well-crafted, maintaining a constant wave of highs and lows in drama that results in a quite interesting movie to watch. This film would undoubtedly deserve a remake, with a more authentic portrayal of German characters and dialogue, which could potentially be a great success.
Otherwise, everything is on point, and all the elements, including editing, cinematography, music, etc., have been perfectly developed, creating a well-rounded film with an unexpected yet necessary ending.
However, the actors, who perform very professionally, make us forget this significant deficiency at times. It's interesting to see how the message that not all Germans were as bad as they've been portrayed, as part of the denazification process typical of the time, is handled with great care, and the atrocities they committed are not ignored. It strikes a good balance and has its merits.
Narratively, the film is well-crafted, maintaining a constant wave of highs and lows in drama that results in a quite interesting movie to watch. This film would undoubtedly deserve a remake, with a more authentic portrayal of German characters and dialogue, which could potentially be a great success.
Otherwise, everything is on point, and all the elements, including editing, cinematography, music, etc., have been perfectly developed, creating a well-rounded film with an unexpected yet necessary ending.