THE GREAT WAR (Theatrical Release USA 2019)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.2|5.0 Starsììì 

The Great War—weak presentation that relies on a stage setting that varies little throughout the film—does not do justice to the story it has to tell.  While one recognizes Ron Perlman, the other actors do not have a commanding presence that creates the commanding performance. The plotline is shallowly developed and the reasoning for the final fight seems irresponsible, tasteless, and wasteful. There is little to recommend here other than the use of High Definition video that creates crystal clear video imagery. 

Storyline 

WWI soldiers fight up to the last minute that the war officially ends. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Steven Luke for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Steven Luke and Andre Relis for making the film possible. Characters/cast include:  Captain William Rivers (Bates Wilder), Sergeant Allistor Richardson (Aaron Courteau), Private John Cain (Hiram Murray), Colonel Jack Morrison (Billy Zane), General Pershing (Ron Perlman), Private Cardinni (Edgar Damatian), Private Pinchelli  (Judah McFadden), Corporal Anson Kirby (Andrew Stecker), Private O’Malley (Cody Fleury), and Captain Stevens (Jeremy Pereira). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

No. A better war flick is Saving Private Ryan with Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. 

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Ben Meyers