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ok, i liked this movie. there were some things that bothered me, though, and the love story was one of them. it was like i was supposed to feel something, was being told to feel something, but i just didn't care. that girl's face was pretty. that's just about all i got out of that story.

to me, this was in the same vein as tokyo godfathers. enjoyable and charming, but not wholly unpredictable or complex. i don't really mean that in a bad way, i just had different expectations. unfortunately i have the opposite experience with movies from that of katie. i usually know way too much and come away disappointed.

now, i'll repeat - i did like this one. some of the cinematography was outstanding. and the story itself, i loved. i had never heard of this happening. the scene where they all first congregate nervously in the middle of the trenches was both touching and funny. those types of moments were scattered throughout the entire movie, keeping some of the duller elements from making it too uneven.

my favorite little story was the one about the two brothers. the cease fire was a great thing, but for these soldiers, the reality of the war ultimately overwhelmed them.

i also liked the line when the french guy's dad is chastising him, saying his country would be ashamed, but the lieutenant's like 'what does the country know about what goes on out here?' it's interesting to see such a macro vs. micro take on war.

 

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Jeff, you know, if I had looked at this film under the microscope that I am known to bring along to the movies with me, I wouldn't have given it a second chance after I saw that the words being sung by Sprink didn't sync up with what his mouth was doing. Seriously, I would have turned the shit off.

But, being part of this group of film dilettantes, it is in my best interest to watch the movie through so that I can bring my full opinion to the table and share.

Yes, Jeff, the cinematography at times was gorgeous. I liked the way the movie looked- gorgeous.

We need to get Tim in here to tell us if the costumes were appropriate for this film's place in history. Tim- how'd the costumer do?

And, I didn't even think that she was that pretty :)

 

i totally agree with people that the love story was the weakest element, and i was so surprised that the woman singer was on the disc when she was such a small part. how creepy was that officer in the house watching her sing? was he jerking off?

she looked kinda like rebecca romiggnngnjj ex-stamos. she was a hottie. but not so hot as the german officer who was a banging hottie and, with his facial hair situation, could easily be living the hipster life in brooklyn.

i loved seeing the three officers walking. i loved that shit with the cat, that was great.

but you know what was really the most moving to me was the preacher guy. when he said it was "the most important mass" of his life, or whatever. that was great.

i was surprised about the german military sending out those little christmas trees. that must have cost a lot and taken a lot of energy. i mean there's a war on, and you're sending out little trees? weird.

also interesting was that house were the germans were staying and those french people or whoever were still living there too. the barn or whatever.

i give it four stars out of five. it really was beautiful. especially the opening sequence, and also i'm also really touched by people communicating across different languages. it makes me want to learn french. also i love bagpipe music.

nestor the cat roolz.

 

i am blinded by the brilliance of this post. katie, your striking good looks are surpassed only by your poetic intelligence and supreme wit. i dream of spending all day and all night mispronouncing french words with you.

 

Dude. You had me at, "I am blinded..."