Customer Reviews

Battaglia

5 star:		(91)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(14)
1 star:		(33)

 

 

It is amazing that a film less than 7 minutes long can evoke such emotions as Battaglia. Meaningful and engrossing, it makes a statement about how connected each human is in this world. It brought a lump to my throat and made me think of my father who served in WWII. From the battle scenes to the conclusion it is a wonderful piece of filmmaking.

Personally, I like stories that evoke true emotion. How did this much get accomplished in under 7 minutes? I actually feel like I was swept away to WWII and brought all the way to back to present day (in 7 minutes!) on a wee little screen! Without hesitation, I can say this felt like cinema. What a surprise! This is by far the best of the litter!!

With having both a father and grandfather who served our country in the military, films like this make me proud of my heritage. This is a wonderful tribute to your grandfather.

You can't get much in 7 minutes but this pulls together. If I had any problem at all it was the overly smoky squibs exploding on the ground that sound more like a typewriter than a machine gun. Think foley!

If nothing else, this stry is original. Like Agenda, it kept me glued to the screen both times I watched. This looks like a pro movie. Some story elements seem a bit rushed at the end, but how can you not get sucked in due to it, especally when you add the patriotic overtones alone. Good job by this group.

This is the second film I have viewed, and I must say it was really made well. I love war movies, and I would love to see more of this film.

I might be a little biased, as I am a veteran, but this film really moved me. I turned to my girlfriend, who watched it with me, and found myself fully choked. It's a credit to the filmmaker and the actors in this short, how well the story was presented in such a limited amount of time. I don't feel like 5 stars is enough but that's all they allow. The authenticity of the uniforms as well as the vehicles shows how much the filmmakers cared about the subject matter. This film so poignantly depicts the mortal sacrifices that were made in a time when honor was a daily event, something of which we are in short supply these days. In my opinion, this contest is already over...

This short film is truly amazing! Heartfelt, exciting, thrilling . . . wow! Very impressive concept with stunning production value. A job well done!

Excellent production value, great eye for details, the pacing flowed well, shot choices creative, obviously tons of prep and hard work went into this, especially with only three crew members. It's amazing what digital cameras are capable of in the hands of folks who know how to use them. Well done! I enjoyed the inter-twining of the two time periods with the one character existing in both - nice touch.

"Battaglia" represents what short film festivals are all about. The writer came up with a great story. The film quality was excellent. The action was intense, left me in awe after the explosion. The twists at the end to tie the whole film together just topped it off. This film had heart! To me, this film had it all and to pack it into just seven minutes, wow! I would love to see what these guys could do with a full length film and a budget to work with. "Battaglia" is my number one. Good job!