Once again she puts a movie on our Netflix list because it sounds interesting (or something) and comes up with a real gem: Saints and Soldiers. I had a vague idea that it was about World War II and supposed from the title that it probably involved combat-weary soldiers being assisted (or not) by nuns, or something of that sort, and was going to be kind of on the inspirational side. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But the word "inspirational," while perfectly good in itself, smacks of at least close proximity to "sentimental."
Well, not a bit of it. It is a WWII story, and it is, in the end, inspiring (depending on what you believe). I recommend it highly. It's tough and intense and the violence is not prettified (although it's not accentuated, either). Not something to watch for relaxation, but well-written, brilliantly acted, beautifully photographed, and it probes deeply and honestly into the big questions.
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