FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS -- Clint Eastwood, dir.

©2006
studio: Dreamworks Video
production company:
director: Clint Eastwood
cast: Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach, John Benjamin Hickey, John Slattery, Barry Pepper, Jamie Bell, Paul Walker, Robert Patrick, Neal McDonough, Melanie Lynskey
screenplay: William Broyles Jr. and Paul Haggis

The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in WWII. [from imdb.com]

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A really interesting idea for a movie/documentary, but confused by too 'artistic' an interpretation. To quote a reviewer on Amazon.com: "The film, however, is weighed down in two major areas--its characterizations and its narrative framing. Sadly, these are major flaws that derail an otherwise interesting story." To this I whole-heartedly agree. The film was a confusing mess of flashback, narrative, location, and idea.

I wanted to like this film, having heard quite a bit of hype about it, but unfortunately, I came away from it totally disinterested and wishing I had my two hours back.

Not recommended.