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From France, the lacerating WWI war film, "Wooden Crosses." No, you needn't use FX to realistically portray a

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battle: this film does so using REAL explosives and the effect is shocking.
A French regiment on furlough from the front is joined by a young recruit, recently a civilian in law school.
There isn't much of a plot, no heroics in the classic sense, and the enemy is faceless and almost non-existent, yet this film's relentless and senseless violence, perhaps because it isn't keyed to creating an immediate emotional reaction, feels more realistic and horrific than any other.
Highly recommended.

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RE: From France, the lacerating WWI war film, "Wooden Crosses." No, you needn't use FX to realistically portray a - eppis1 00:20:45 04/08/15 (0)
I think it's a great movie. Natural performances, camera work is well framed. The battle scenes are relentless, beautifully staged. The scene in the church/hospital is very moving. I could watch this one, over and over. I can think of only a few war based films that have so strong an effect on me. I just got the Masters of Cinema Blu-Ray. Beautiful print, but I'd like to see it in a real movie theater. FYI...I watched the film, and then rushed to the film asylum to see if anyone had left a comment. I'm glad there was a post, and also glad to agree with your review, Tin. Regards

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