The story of three World War II veterans who have returned home and try to pick their lives back up where they left them. However, each has their own trauma/struggle.
My issues with the film are more a result of its age rather than the quality of the film itself. The film sets up three protagonists but one is almost completely sidelined by the end and hardly has an arc. I also found the film quite slow at times - especially the ending. There is a general depressing tone about the film, which is arguably the point, but adds to the challenges of it holding my attention.
However, I really appreciated the subject matter - showing the struggles of returning veterans and heroes who have difficulty re-integrating back into civilian life. It's a sobering picture of post-war results. The film prompts the audience to consider the whether we justly treat our own veterans today. Each character's struggles are introduced masterfully and each character is treated with decency by the director.
Overall, the film probably just wasn't for me; but I'm glad I saw it.
My issues with the film are more a result of its age rather than the quality of the film itself. The film sets up three protagonists but one is almost completely sidelined by the end and hardly has an arc. I also found the film quite slow at times - especially the ending. There is a general depressing tone about the film, which is arguably the point, but adds to the challenges of it holding my attention.
However, I really appreciated the subject matter - showing the struggles of returning veterans and heroes who have difficulty re-integrating back into civilian life. It's a sobering picture of post-war results. The film prompts the audience to consider the whether we justly treat our own veterans today. Each character's struggles are introduced masterfully and each character is treated with decency by the director.
Overall, the film probably just wasn't for me; but I'm glad I saw it.
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