War films generally come in two varieties: a gray introspective look at its emotional and psychological cost and black and white jingoistic propaganda. The former is generally acclaimed as award worthy while the latter is dumped during winter months so its target audience of NRA-loving Republicans in American flag tees has something to watch during a drama-heavy, liberally slanted awards season. (I jest.) This doesn’t, however, inherently mean one route is “better” despite valid arguments to the contrary. And for those who vehemently disagree, it doesn’t mean the propagandized route is without any value. Films of this ilk are easy to be disregarded as two-dimensional, but a refusal to understand their value regardless is just plain lazy. Because while you may not “learn” anything, others find themselves healed.
It’s okay to remain on the surface when that’s where the topic exists. There are certain events...
It’s okay to remain on the surface when that’s where the topic exists. There are certain events...
- 1/19/2018
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
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