Avis sur le produitHarts War (Blu-ray Disc, 2009)

Disturbing film.

First of all let's get one thing straight, although the setting of Hart's War is during World War II, this is not an action movie along the lines of Black Hawk Down or Saving Private Ryan, instead, it is more of a who-done-it type of drama film. With that out of the way, Hart's War is about the experiences of Lt. Thomas Hart during his stay at a German POW camp (the Stalag 6A) in 1944, nearing the end of the war. Inside the compound he meets Col. William McNamara, the highest ranking officer in the place, even in prison, all US soldiers and officers still answer to McNamara, and the chain of command is expected to be followed. Things start to get out of hand after two black fighter pilots enter the camp, and when one of them is accused of murder, Hart is assigned to defend him in the court martial, if he fails, the man will face the firing squad.

The strongest part of Hart's War is the performances, not just by the leads but also the supporting cast. Bruce Willis proves once again that he is a talented actor, not just another action star. His portrayal of McNamara was right on, it's as if the role was tailored specifically for him, and in every scene he held a commanding presence. Colin Farrell also did a good job as Hart, compelling and measured, I really like how his character struggled between his allegiance as an officer and his duty to his client. Fairly new to Hollywood, he's definitely someone to keep an eye out for in the future.

The script is another big plus for the movie, I found it ironic that these soldiers were sent to Europe to fight a war against the Nazi and the their so called ethnic cleansing, but instead, they are fighting their own racial prejudices in the POW camp. The hatred some of these enlisted men have for their fellow African American comrades was sometimes even more intense and pronounced than what they shown towards the enemies, Hart's War was able to accurately illustrate the hardships blacks have to face in the war even among allies. Top it off with excellent dialogues, Hart's War is one solid drama.

The only problem I had with the movie was the ending, it's not bad, just a little unexpected, but not enough to ruin the whole experience for me. I strongly recommend Hart's War to anyone who wants a little change of pace from all the big action war films we've had (and are going to have in the upcoming months,) I sure wasn't disappointed.

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Hart's War - Blu-ray

This movie has been greatly misunderstood. What does it mean to be a soldier? A warrior? A hero? World War II was America's most challenging endeavor and the first test of its emerging warrior class. In war, there are two combatants. On either side, there are two types of soldiers; Draftees and Career soldiers. The issues of equality, race etc. has absolutely nothing to do with this film. This movie is about differences between Career Soldiers and the draftees. To the draftees, war is merely a game. To the career soldiers, Col's William A. McNamara and Werner Visser, soldiering is not a game. It is a deadly serious profession, even in the POW camp. This movie should touch the Hart of anyone who has been in harm's way or has family that has been in military service.
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Tension buildin movie of a who dun-it in a WWII POW camp.

A good who dun-it in a POW camp. Holds your attention thru out the movie with some twist and turns. The actors did a good job bringing the characters to life. A tension building movie worth seeing.

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HART'S WAR---MOST EXCELLENT!!!

Okay---I cried like a baby---I admit it! I hope if I had been put in the situation that these men were in, that I would have been as noble and courageous as they were. God bless them;and God also please bless our men and women who are fighting in all of our wars today. Please buy this movie, and show it to your older family members,also. Nancy Irizarry-Guiot.Lire l'avis complet...

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Excellent Movie! Great Picture and Sound!

The thing that matters most to me for any blu ray movie is picture and sound. I hate blu ray movies that have a lot of grain in them, unless its to bring out the art of a war movie. This movie was excellent. te picture is very clear with only a few grainy scenes. The surround sound is amazing and constantally uses all 5 speakers!!! Truly a great blu ray movie to own.Lire l'avis complet...

A Great Little War FIlm

Not some Oscar winning movie, but highly entertaining. It has a shocking twist at the end and the characters are believable and engaging. I saw this film often on eBay for less than $10 and finally waited to get it for much less. It was worth the price. Kind of a war and lawyer movie. Good blending.Lire l'avis complet...

Amazing!

Muy buena pelicula, acerca del honor y respeto , a pesar de ser enemigos a muerte.

La historia se centra en un campo de rehenes estadounidenses en manos de alemanes , en donde bruce willys es jefe de su batallón y colín farreo es un novato, hijo de un político quien jamas habia estado en accionLire l'avis complet...

Great WWII movie!!!

I love WWII movies and this was no exception. Pretty decent story and good plot. Would recommend. Bruce Willis is terrific, one of his best films.

Muy buena película.

En realidad Willis ha hecho muchas películas de buenas hasta muy malas, pero esta debe ser de sus mejores, buenas actuaciones, buena ambientación.

Good clean movie

It is a clean movie, about issues that exist still today. It is a great film... Hollywood should make more like this.