If you haven't seen The Thin Red Line, it's imo a far superior WWII movie that came out the same year as Saving Private Ryan. None of Spielberg's sentimental schlock or flag waving, but you have to appreciate Terrence Malick's visual poesy in order to enjoy the movie.

ISB: Glad to see someone else as unversed in popular movies as myself. I hope you enjoy my journey, however as I say, there will be no review, just my comments. Do feel free to ask any question you wish though.

FITA: Yes I had considered adding The Thin Red Line. I'll do so now. Thanks.

It's fine but didn't leave any particular impression. I am curious about checking out some of Malick's artier films though.

Ja it's amazing. You should also add Come and See if you're going to be watching propaganda like Saving Private Ryan.

But propaganda that slaps.

Slaps like a flaccid penis.

Literally Frownland

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I think it would be fair to say virtually every war film is propaganda. Few if any show the other side, and the "good guys" are usually shown in the best light possible. An example of an exception (though not in a movie) was the recent The Terror: Infamy series which highlighted the treatment of American-born Japanese at the hands of the USA after the outbreak of WW II. That's not something they tend to talk much about.

Don't worry, I'm not gonna take your nostalgia away from you.

Are you gonna tell me the battle scenes don't tug at your inner fascist?