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Recently viewed this one, starring Lee Marvin and Mark Hamill. Basically a WWII epic that follows a small band of US Army riflemen in various settings of the European campaign.
This is apparently the posthumous "re-edit" that Fuller wanted to make that's a little less than 3 hours long. I spread the viewing over 2 nights, so it wasn't tedious to watch. I never saw the original theatrical edit, so I'm not sure what's been added/changed.
It's an interesting film, although it flirts with greatness, it never quite reaches its potential. There are some great scenes, especially the opening b&w sequence from WWI, where Marvin kills a German soldier after the war had ended. The storyline with the later German soldier that's followed through to the end feels forced and contrived, trying to tie it all together. It doesn't really work for me. The acting is spotty at times, although there are a few moments where it all comes together. Marvin is definitely the strongest actor in the bunch, a perfect fit to play the aging sergeant, although he at times appears to wonder exactly what he's supposed to do with his role. Much like the film, he strives for greatness, but never completely finds it.
Worth a watch if you're into WWII/war films, but that's about it...
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