movie reviews

defiance; what can i say? the kind of stuff that american schools not only really gloss over, but pretty much exclude from the chapter on that little ole war some fur'en folks helped us win.
in other words, less confusing ones, "Dang!"
belle being a history buff doesnt hurt but thanks to my dad i always had an interest in wwii stories. this one does not fail to disappoint and the reasonably long movie is another one that zips by and has you fearfully checking your watch because its too good, you know its gotta end. the background cast is especially of note. mostly unknowns which is a relief. the very environment of the soviet front itself is enough of a character, villan and ally both. but the way you see both the good and the inhumane in people, damned or otherwise is refreshing in a tough love kind of way. you empathize while horrified. i bit the full complement of nails down before the half way point of this sucker, so high marks all around. well done!