One of, if not, the most boring war film that I have ever seen. Journeyman script, slow and plodding direction, and average performances. This movie takes less than two hours and makes it feel like four hours. It is slow, it is boring, the script has no depth and is pointless. This film is not a testament to the military and the plight of the soldier during the trench war of WWI. It is one of those anti-war films that are so popular with the liberal left who are always looking to condemn and belittle the military.Not recommended.

I watched the movie for Sam,paul and Asa they are my favorite actors in all their works especially Asa and Sam ,, but the story or the script diminshed their acting abilites a great deal ,,, the movie was mostly under ground people eating and preparing food ,, there were so many food scenes than war scenes also there were a lot of plot holes as We didn't see the relationship between the young soldier Raleigh and Captain Stanhope from school not one scene even to clarify how they were before these hard times ,,, didn't know if they were friends or just a fiance to his sister nothing more Not one good memory of good flashback came to any of the soldiers' minds as they were in this horrible place not one scene ?? When Captain Stanhope first saw his young friend he didn't act properly didn't discuss it further with him as they didn't know each other at all ,,, wasn't caring much about him till the last scene of the movie that was so disappointing They portrayed his alcoholism but it didn't affect his leadership abilites at all the last scene when Asa's character died that was the only scene I liked and was moved by it they were brilliant and showed how much they could have used them to more drama and more friendship scenes between them

R.C. Sheriff wrote this play based on his experience as a British officer in WW I. Beginning 1928, the play had a two year run on the British stage. The futility of war and class conflict are themes. Class, so important to who has power, is no longer a topic in Western literature and what passes for journalism. Other than mortality, heirarchy is the most determining factor in one's life. Academic studies elucidate, all important decisions which determine liberty and quality of life are made at the top. As the world now operates, neither you, nor I, decide. Those who came before us engaged in class conflict to; protest war, gain full citizenship and the right to vote, to extract from elites a living wage, safety regulaion, no child labour, and something called the weekend. It is essential to note- always the highest classes call for war, stir up the masses.

It's no secret that there is an abundance of WWII movies, but not many world war 1 flicks. World War 1 is a dark, interesting, and brutal war, and this film really captures that. The smoke, the dirt, and the filth of the set and area immediately immerse you into the film, and really make you feel like you're right there experiencing it. The acting is great and all well performed, each character interesting and showcasing the effects that war can have on a person's mental state. It's a slow burn of a film, taking it's time developing characters as well as leading up to an inevitable and dreaded battle, and the slow burn is absolutely worth it. The final 20 minutes of this film are absolutely terrifying, yet beautiful.