Surprisingly, upon its release, it was not universally lauded.
In his scathing review,Roger Ebertasks, “Why make a movie about total defeat and stupidity?”
The film is an interplay of hope and chaos in war.
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It’sunflinching in its portrayal of war, with graphic images that leave an impression.
Upon its release, it had to be edited in some destinations before being screened.
Directed by Sidney Lumet, the movie offers a gripping and brutal exploration of the futility of war.
A Bridge Too Far depicts the ambitious yet ill-fated Allied operation during World War II known as Operation Market Garden. The film captures the complexities and challenges faced by the combined forces as they attempt to seize strategic bridges, highlighting the difficulties and consequences of war-time tactics and decision-making.
In its near-three-hour length, criticized by some, it transports you to the chaos of the battlefield.
This approach, while it may not be emotionally stimulating, depicts the rawness of war itself.
Its a film that doesnt glorify war but instead captures its chaos, futility, and humanity.
A Bridge Too Far depicts the ambitious yet ill-fated Allied operation during World War II known as Operation Market Garden. The film captures the complexities and challenges faced by the combined forces as they attempt to seize strategic bridges, highlighting the difficulties and consequences of war-time tactics and decision-making.
If you are a fan of sprawling combat, this is definitely your movie.
A Bridge Too Faris available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U.S.
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