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by jankp in Movies, - Top 100, May 13 '09
Pros: rather shattering and thought-provoking on many levels; cast; presentation; bonus features Cons: well...you need to read the book too
Over two years ago I was devastated by a tattered copy of Dalton Trumbo's award-winning 1939 novel, Johnny Got His Gun, and ever since I've waited for the DVD of the 1971 movie to be created and made available to me Finally it's happened. I ...
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by ahussain176 , Aug 01 '09
Pros: Realism, makes you think, gripping, tragic, script, plot, themes Cons: Realism, depressing, genuinely scary
Although this film is meant to be an antiwar type showing the consequences of warfare at the individual level I saw it more as a medical drama with plots and themes that dealt with ethics and quality of life issues. Further discussion about this ...
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by lennonisgod , Jun 30 '03
Pros: Incredibly touching... Cons: ...but also incredibly haunting
As clichéd as the line sounds, “There’s just so much I can say about this movie.” Dalton Trumbo ...
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by Flowr63 , Mar 20 '00
Pros: Shows the reality of War Cons: Shows the reality of War
I read this book in my "WARS" class, & thought it was a great example of the destruction of all Wars in general. Reading this book has gave me the chance to wonder who are we fighting for?...Freedom, Liberty, or people we don't know? Is...
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