Category Archives: War

Drama, War

JOURNEY’S END (2017): New Frailer From Paul Bettany, Sam Claflin, Asa Butterfield…

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Journey's End (2017), Sam Claflin
Journey’s End (2017), Sam Claflin

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Journey’s End (2017).

Directed by Saul Dibb; starring Paul Bettany, Sam Claflin and Asa Butterfield, Journey’s End is a war movie set in a dugout in Aisne, France in 1918.

Journey’s End is a story in which a group of British soldiers who are awaiting their fate while led by a mentally disintegrating young officer named Stanhope (Claflin).

I’m interested because this trailer reminds me of a somewhat similar war movie I enjoyed more than expected. Namely, The Siege of Jadotville (2016), I’m onlso intrigued by the ‘mentally disintegrating young officer’ angle.

Stephen Graham, Toby Jones, Tom Sturridge and Theo Barklem-Biggs also star.

Journey’s End Release Dates: February 2nd 2018 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Documentary, War

NAPLES ’44 (2016): New Trailer For World War II Documentary Voiced By Benedict Cumberbatch, Adriano Giannini…

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Naples '44 (2016)
Naples ’44 (2016)

Directed by Francesco Patierno, Naples ’44 is a documentary about a British Intelligence officer in Naples at the end of World War II.

Based on Norman Lewis’s acknowledged masterpiece about a war-torn city and its unforgettable humanity, Benedict Cumberbatch and Adriano Giannini lend their voices to bring Lewis’s words to life.

The visuals in this trailer have me very intrigued indeed. They’re, in parts horrific, hugely disturbing but also undeniably beautiful all at the same time.

I’m looking forward to seeing it all come together. I’m also looking forward to hearing Cumberbatch bring his vocal talent and presence to the cause.

Naples ’44 Release Dates: November 29th, 2017 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, History, War

12 STRONG (2018): New Trailer From Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Taylor Sheridan…

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12 Strong (2018), Michael Shannon
12 Strong (2018), Michael Shannon

Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, 12 Strong is the true story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. Their mission is to work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban.

Once again, as I do with most war movies I watch, I have to ask the question, how likely is this film to take the place of The Hurt Locker as my favourite war movie? Right now, I’m uncertain. But of course, we’ll see.

12 Strong Release Dates: January 19th, 2018 (US); January 26th, 2018 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Drama, War

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE (2017): New Trailer From Miles Teller, Hayley Bennett, Amy Schumer…

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Thank You For Your Service (2017), Miles Teller
Thank You For Your Service (2017), Miles Teller

In new war drama/biography Thank You For Your Service, starring Miles Teller and Hayley Bennett, a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq are struggling to integrate back into family and civilian life.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is interesting, and my two favourite war films – American Sniper (2014) and The Hurt Locker (2008) touch on the subject to a degree.

In Thank You For Your Service, PTSD is the main focus, and so I must watch. The other reason for me to see this is Teller, because of his memorable work in Whiplash (2014).

Lastly, I’m curious about Bennett. I’ve seen her in a number of trailers, but I’m yet to watch one of her movies.

Directed by Jason Hall; Joe Cole and Keisha Castle-Hughes also star.

Thank You For Your Service Release Dates: October 27th, 2017 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, War

SAND CASTLE (2017): New Trailer From Henry Cavill, Nicholas Hoult…

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Sand Castle (2017), Nicholas Hoult
Sand Castle (2017), Nicholas Hoult

In Sand Castle, Henry Cavill and Nicholas Hoult are U.S. soldiers whose job it is to protect a small village during the the Iraq war.

My big hope for this Fernando Coimbra-directed war drama is that the American accents are as convincing as the truth in the actor’s eyes and words, because the story is intriguing.

Sand Castle Release Dates: April 14th, 2017 (US)…

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