Days of Glory

shifty_uk · 19 Feb 2008 at 22:20

Bought this movie the other week from Zavvi...I must say it's the best war movie I've seen in a long time. It's also the first foreign film I've actually sat down and watched from start to finish. I was surprised at how easy it was to follow and get into.

Quite a tragic story:

1943. Although they have never set foot on French soil, four young Algerian soldiers feel it is their duty to enlist along with 130,000 other 'indigenous troops'. Their noble aim is to fight for the liberation of their 'fatherland' from the Nazi enemy ravaging Europe and the world.

The epic journey these forgotten heroes embark upon shows us the injustices they faced in the time of war, the fearless courage they displayed in the face of brutal conflict and the discrimination they encountered from the nation they helped defend.

The final scene is a real shocker. People give so much to receive nothing in return.

If anyone likes their war movies, I'd highly recommend it.

Anyone else seen it?

Mik3 · 20 Feb 2008 at 01:02

I haven't seen it yet but I intend to now, I love war films especially those witch are true to history, thanks for the heads up.

I will also make a recommendation - The Brotherhood of War, its a Korean movie about the North, South war.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386064/

my_computer · 20 Feb 2008 at 09:43

i meant to buy this film but bought one called saints and soldiers(?) by accident. my friend did the same thing

doofer · 20 Feb 2008 at 10:16

Picked this up a few weeks ago for £3, very good film. you'll love it if you like War films but not if you don't like sub-titles.

shifty_uk · 20 Feb 2008 at 20:42

my_computer said:
i meant to buy this film but bought one called saints and soldiers(?) by accident. my friend did the same thing

Funny.....I bought Days of Glory and Saints and soldiers both at the same time.

Saints and soldiers = Good little movie. Not a sort of epic film, but it's really good for what it is.