The Thin Red Line

1998年 • 170 分鐘

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Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells the story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived. A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney - explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.

評分和評論

This would have to be one of the most boring movies I have ever sat through. Putting this movie in the Action category is truly false advertising. It seems almost the entire movie consists of short bursts of violence followed by long periods of the arty shots of sunlight filtering through greenery while a voiceover murmurs about suffering or self-discovery or whatever. I'm sure it's all very deep, and the book may well be worth a read, but its translation to film is terrible. Highly unrecommended.

Not the type of war movie that is fast-paced and big on action/drama, or the type that is slow at first but then builds to a crescendo. Rather, this is a film that focuses much more on the personal journeys of different characters, some relatively briefly, others explored in more detail. It also considers the environment in which this battle occurs (Solomon Islands, WW2). There are still bits of action, tension and surprise, and it's certainly not at all boring if your expectations are in the right place. My only negative comment is about some seemingly-unnecessary casting of big-name actors who don't really fit the role, although that's minor (and of course, subjective), as generally the casting is good and the acting excellent.

I think people who have depth and a desire to understand humanity and meaning will find this movie (and all of Malick's work) beautiful.