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When Trumpets Fade [DVD] [2000]

DVD ~ Ron Eldard
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley, Dylan Bruno, Devon Gummersall
  • Directors: John Irvin
  • Writers: W.W. Vought
  • Producers: David R. Ginsburg, Gavin Polone, John Kemeny, Judy Hofflund
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Prism Leisure
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004WZXX
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 41,164 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Set during one of the Second World War's most shocking and unforgettable battles - the battle of Hurtgen Forest in the Autumn of 1944. American forces are under orders to secure a bridge flanked by enemy tanks. Men already trapped in a hellish minefield face death from all sides as shells rain down from the sky. Hundreds of lives have been lost, and the surviving troops are bloodied and shell-shocked. There are only four renegade soldiers remaining, who all have one thing in common: a desperate will to stay alive.

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars See it, 22 Jan 2004
Releasing a war film at the same time as Saving Private Ryan probably isn't the smartest thing to do, and it is a great pity that this film was so ignored. A made-for-TV flick, it plays more like an arthouse production than it's War-is-hell counterparts.

It is set during the battle of Hurtgen Forest, a particularly bloody battle in American history. Focusing on lowly Private D. Manning, the film begins as he carries the only other man from his platoon that wasn't massacred through the misty woods. Nobody except him knows what befell the unit, and frankly nobody cares, as he is immediately, against his will, promoted to Sergeant and sent back in to the "Death Factory" with a batch of fresh recruits. For him, history seems to be repeating itself, certain that these youngsters are soon to die as well.

If Private Ryan's style of shooting evoked combat footage, this musters something of the feeling of war photography, framing the story neatly and functionally, and often fading into sepia tones like O Brother, Where Art Thou? Directed by John Irvine it bears resemblances to Hamburger Hill but certainly stands on its own two feet.

The strength of the film over others is the central character's ambiguity. Is he a reluctant fighter, some sort of lucky freak, or just a plain heartless coward? It is certain, however, that this man is no hero.

The cast is completed made up of unknowns, none of which have really got anywhere since which is unfortunate as the acting is largely strong. Where the film fails, inevitably, compared to Ryans' big-budget spectacle, is its action, shot more traditionally. But don't miss it- this is a benchmark for how TV should be made

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Missed Masterpiece, 26 Aug 2002
By E. Hughes "edalbob" (London) - See all my reviews
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This superb film was released in the wake of the hugely successful 'Saving Private Ryan' and was subsequently ignored and overlooked by the masses. 'Saving Private Ryan' also overshadowed the poetic and emotional 'Thin Red Line' yet this still was enjoyed by a wide audience. With this, already, flourishing market there was no room for this amazing movie. I only discovered it due to it being shown on satellite television and videoed it.

The film itself portrays a campaign which itself was overshadowed by the 'Battle of the Bulge' although it claimed the lives of thousands of Americans. The film itself avoids a hollywood style affair and also uses a mainly unknown cast yet the acting in the movie is consistently spot-on. The camera angles used also add to the films quality.

Overall this film is perhaps the hollywood blockbuster that never was combining the gritty detail of 'Saving Private Ryan' with the emotional struggles portrayed in 'The Thin Red Line'. I recommend that you buy this spectacular film and I'm sure that you will find it a great movie.

By Ed Hughes (15)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars when trumpets fade, 10 Dec 2002
This review is from: When Trumpets Fade [VHS] [2000] (VHS Tape)
This movie should rank in any war enthusiasts top five movies.
It portrays the fears and feelings of the ordinary soldier amid death and destruction in the hurtgen forest. it also portrays the frustration of the failings of the top brass to push mass attacks of men to their obvious slaughter.
there are personal moments of fear which puts you right there amid the forest fog.....where's your enemy........where's your own side? get off of your sofa and get involved-watch it!!
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