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49 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell
  • Summary: Set in a Nazi prisoner of war camp, Lt. Tommy Hart (Farrell), a Harvard law student before enlisting, is assigned by top ranking Colonel William McNamara (Willis) to defend an African-American airman (Howard) accused of murder in a camp trial held by his fellow American prisoners.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    The movie worked for me right up to the final scene, and then it caved in.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    60
    A decent thriller trying to overcome a rather preposterous premise.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    30
    Put Bruce Willis and this bewildering World War II movie in front of the firing line.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TonyB.
    8
    What a shame that this fine film was not recognized by the critics or promoted effectively by MGM.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. FrankO.
    5
    Disappointed in this film, the book by John Katzenbach was so much better in terms of tension and suspense. Willis was good, first time I noticed Terrance Howard who I enjoy as an actor. Way too long.… Expand
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  3. SylvieT.
    5
    Couldn't even finish watching it. If there had never been a WWII movie made, ever, this would have been a good representation. Failed to deliver anything 'new'. I just got bored and left.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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