A worthy film, but falls short of greatness.
Added 8/17/2009
This film is not too bad, especially considering it was made for TV. Although the English is 1980's rather than 1940's and the movie is not entirely accurate, the movie has sympathetic characters on both sides and a reasonable story line. You won't feel you wasted your time watching it. Not too many war movies have a female focus, and although the men are shown to be fairly helpless, in this situation they largely were.
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Movie Does Justice to Women
Added 10/20/2002
I disagree on many points with the 1 star reviewer of this noble film about women and their valiant contributions as war nurses during WWII. I believe this movie had strong performances and that it is a significant one in how few movies portray a women's experience and view of war. For this reason, trashing this movie isn't fair. Sure, it isn't a "great" war film and some of the portrayals of Japanese aren't realistic and even laughable. However, I have to say that this movie clearly stated in the beginning it was a fictional account and was created in order to show how valiant many women acted during war. The one star reviewer was unfair in their assessment of this movie as a result. Acting needs to be considered when making such a review and he did not factor that in fairly in their overall rating. I treasure this movie, especially Kristy McNichol's performance. This movie is between a 3-5 depending on how one chooses to view it. I give it a 5 because of its unique message and content, and because the acting was superb. Anyone who gives it under 3 stars perhaps is more upset at how men are portrayed in this film -- not a typical depiction in a war movie. Men are sometimes humiliated, but really they only humiliate themselves.
12 out of 12 people found this helpful.
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Girlfriend made me watch it.....
Added 3/19/2001
I am am glad she did. Not only should "women everywhere" be inspired by the valor the women potray in this movie, but men should be inspired as well. Based on a true story, this movie will truely entertain, and make you realize that not only men fight wars. (Plus it should get a few "good guy" points from your girlfriend!!)
5 out of 6 people found this helpful.
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A powerful story of WWII, as seen through the nurses' eyes.
Added 3/31/1999
I saw this movie on television years ago, and was so impressed I have been looking for it ever since. Thank goodness for Amazon.com!! :)
6 out of 8 people found this helpful.
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A worthy film, but falls short of greatness.
Added 8/17/2009
This film is not too bad, especially considering it was made for TV. Although the English is 1980's rather than 1940's and the movie is not entirely accurate, the movie has sympathetic characters on both sides and a reasonable story line. You won't feel you wasted your time watching it. Not too many war movies have a female focus, and although the men are shown to be fairly helpless, in this situation they largely were.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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Movie Does Justice to Women
Added 10/20/2002
I disagree on many points with the 1 star reviewer of this noble film about women and their valiant contributions as war nurses during WWII. I believe this movie had strong performances and that it is a significant one in how few movies portray a women's experience and view of war. For this reason, trashing this movie isn't fair. Sure, it isn't a "great" war film and some of the portrayals of Japanese aren't realistic and even laughable. However, I have to say that this movie clearly stated in the beginning it was a fictional account and was created in order to show how valiant many women acted during war. The one star reviewer was unfair in their assessment of this movie as a result. Acting needs to be considered when making such a review and he did not factor that in fairly in their overall rating. I treasure this movie, especially Kristy McNichol's performance. This movie is between a 3-5 depending on how one chooses to view it. I give it a 5 because of its unique message and content, and because the acting was superb. Anyone who gives it under 3 stars perhaps is more upset at how men are portrayed in this film -- not a typical depiction in a war movie. Men are sometimes humiliated, but really they only humiliate themselves.
12 out of 12 people found this helpful.
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Girlfriend made me watch it.....
Added 3/19/2001
I am am glad she did. Not only should "women everywhere" be inspired by the valor the women potray in this movie, but men should be inspired as well. Based on a true story, this movie will truely entertain, and make you realize that not only men fight wars. (Plus it should get a few "good guy" points from your girlfriend!!)
5 out of 6 people found this helpful.
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A powerful story of WWII, as seen through the nurses' eyes.
Added 3/31/1999
I saw this movie on television years ago, and was so impressed I have been looking for it ever since. Thank goodness for Amazon.com!! :)
6 out of 8 people found this helpful.
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