Is my husband gift for christmas
Added 12/1/2009
He already saw it, and he loves it because the tanks that show, his hobby is modeling tanks
of the WWII. In the movie you can see some of them. Its a good movie for this subject.
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The best and only movie about the Afghan/Russian war
Added 11/5/2009
Excellent acting and an engaging story. Provides an interesting insight into just how and why warfare in Afghanistan is so difficult. You don't need to be a history or military buff to enjoy this movies. A very poignant drama.
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A forgotten war
Added 10/21/2009
I bought this film because the subject material interested me. Although it is an American-made film spoken in English, it is pretty good IMO. There are several technical inaccuracies and questionable military tactics, but the characters and conflict between them serve to blur the lines between right and wrong. There is a sense of futility in the Russian tanker's actions, and their fanatical commander is a stereotype of a good Comrade I found amusing. The Afghans are depicted as honorable and respectful tribal warriors, which I cannot judge from firsthand experience...
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i taped it on late night T.V many years ago , when I then wanted a D.V.D of THE PROFESSIONAL I was advised to try Amazon , from then on if a particular D.V.D I wanted I try Amazon .
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read the play from which it is derived - NANAWATAI
Added 7/9/2009
This is a very fine film, as has been attested to by many of the reviewers here already. At first glance, it may appear to be a "war film" or an "action film", but it is really a dramatic film. Excellent performances and excellent dialogue/script. If you like the film, you might actually want to check out the playscript from which it was derived - NANAWATAI. William Mastrosimone is a superlative playwright, known for his characters and language/dialogue. And if you've only seen the movie once, you may want to review it a second time to further appreciate just how well-written it is - the story draws you in so effectively, you might miss the craft that is behind the story-telling.
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