Boy does this flick look dated. It seems even older than it actually is (circa 1980). This film made a name for Bob Hoskins, and he certainly delivers the goods. But, while it does hold the interest, becoming more engrossing as it progresses, the story takes too long to develop, and it's tough to get past the movie's age. A tough call, but you can probably miss it.
Good cast, pretty good story, and you could hardly find a more dramatic
setting than the battle of Stalingrad in 1942. Effective work by Jude
Law, Rachel Weisz, the ever-reliable Joseph Finnes, and--with
particularly stalwart distinction--Ed Harris. And by the way, if you've
got a thing for seeing folks getting shot in the eye, this is your
flick.
