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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I am very pleased with this Blu-Ray release of 'Days of Glory'- the picture is sharp, focused, and very obviously HD. I would say that the visual quality ranks as one of the best in my blu-ray collection. The battle at the beginning of the film, with paned out shots of large numbers of infantry attacking a hill, looked stunning. I definitely recommend buying this on Blu-Ray instead of DVD.
As for the film itself, I think this has taken its place as one of my favourite war films. It sheds light on a side of WW2 which has very rarely been explored, and it educates the viewer on the topic of race relations within the ranks of the French military with sensitivity and very naturally- it is not melodramatic, the characters feel like human beings and not actors- which makes it all the more shocking and powerful. It's one of those films where the full emotional impact sinks in in the days after watching it. It's interesting to see the conflict through the eyes of Algerian soldiers- the second world war is seen as such a good versus evil, unambiguous conflict that the situation of the colonial forces is difficult to grasp.
Truly, this film will make you think. It's powerful, sad, well-acted, stunning in high def and an essential purchase for anyone's blu-ray collection.
As for the film itself, I think this has taken its place as one of my favourite war films. It sheds light on a side of WW2 which has very rarely been explored, and it educates the viewer on the topic of race relations within the ranks of the French military with sensitivity and very naturally- it is not melodramatic, the characters feel like human beings and not actors- which makes it all the more shocking and powerful. It's one of those films where the full emotional impact sinks in in the days after watching it. It's interesting to see the conflict through the eyes of Algerian soldiers- the second world war is seen as such a good versus evil, unambiguous conflict that the situation of the colonial forces is difficult to grasp.
Truly, this film will make you think. It's powerful, sad, well-acted, stunning in high def and an essential purchase for anyone's blu-ray collection.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The comparisons that are continually being made between this film and Saving Private Ryan are completely inept. This is a far superior film in all respects. The story is more credible, being based closely as it is on the actual experiences of French North African colonial troops rather than, as is the case with Ryan, consisting of a schmalzed up version of a story loosely inspired by a real life incident. The story is gripping and intensely moving as it follows the fates of a group of colonial troops who have enlisted- for a variety of reasons- to free their supposed motherland from the Nazis. Some enlist for money, others for adventure and some out a sense of genuine idealistic patriotism. A rude awakening awaits each and every one of them. The film can be viewed and enjoyed as an adventure movie and also as a disquisition on the inherant folly and flaws of colonialism. These men - and their real life counterparts in both the French and British empires- gave their loyalty and their lives for mother countries that undervalued, despised and ultimately rejected and spurned them. I defy anyone to watch the final scene of this film without being brought to the brink of tears. French cinema at its very best.
36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The terrible, apparently ironic, English title and regular comparisons to Saving Private Ryan do this film no favours. Unlike the Spielberg film, Debouzzel's film engages the mind as well as the heart. It makes interesting and subtle points about the relationship between the coloniser and the colonised. The "message" that most people took from this film, including, famously, the French government, was that France had treated those who had fought for France disgracefully; indeed this film led to a change in government policy which is an outcome not many films achieve. For all its underlying seriousness this a compelling film to watch (more than once); several of the performances are outstanding and the cinematography is breathtaking. This is war film for even those who "don't like war films".
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glynting
really enjoyed this film, good storyline with characters that you come to care about as the film progresses.the battle scenes are realistic but not over the top. Read more
Published 1 month ago by TING
Thinking mans war movie - 4.5 stars
When I first started watching this I was to say the least a little underwelmed. But this developed into a minor classic amongst war movies. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S J Buck
'Days of Glory' is a remarkably passionate Involving and heartfelt...
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The critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated war epic Days of Glory is a chronicle of courage and sacrifice... Read more
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Published 1 month ago by S. F. husseiny
A modern, yet under-budgeted film.
'Days of Glory' has the makings of an epic, must-see war film. The plot, based on the achievements of Algerians fighting for the French in WW2, is exciting and unique. Read more
Published 2 months ago by William Strickland
Great Drama and Story, Not so Great Battle Scenes
This follow a groups of Algerian men's quest to liberate the motherland France by joining the army in 1943 even though they've never been their. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hagrid's Umbrella
DAYS OF GLORY
I was shocked when I played film it was not in ENGLISH it was in French ; Arabic with Subtitles English that's I've given why four stars Amazon as it ENGLISH I'd buy book if I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. L. J. Jones
New angle on a traditional war film
A strangely old fashioned war movie unfolds around this worthy subject matter. It's a reasonably good picture; well crafted with realistic action sequences and an interesting topic... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Shrewlord
Reasonably Watchable Multicult Propaganda
The film is overrated. There's no way it's a 5-star film. I suspect many of those giving it 5 stars are doing to for political reasons. This is an explicitly political film. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Vavavoom
Tells a little known story ( but not quite)
I enjoyed this movie.Well acted. It certainly has some very good action scences and the story of trails and tribulations of the north african french colonial troops is well told,... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pulsemann
Days of Glory
Being a women it's not the film I would normally buy but I really enjoyed it. The only critisism was I didn't realise it was in French and subtitled in English. Read more
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