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on September 13, 2013
Low budget, trailer had all the good FX.
Acting left a lot to be desired also.
Accurate use of period costumes.
Acting left a lot to be desired also.
Accurate use of period costumes.
on March 13, 2015
it almost looked like a reenactment film. I liked it.
on October 26, 2012
After buying this movie I was more than pleased, but also driven to see it after the two negative reviews from Canada that appear to be written by the same person. For the historian and uniform expert you will be in heaven with respect to the German impressions and vast equipment employed. One of the things that jumped out to me was the calculated effort to keep the camera on the real actors to follow the story vs using the re-enactors fill the void of film footage needed.......as with such movies as "Brothers War" and "The Red Rose of Normandy". Actually I felt the actors in Rhineland were good/professional and convincing, and the plot was historically realistic to the enthusiast. Yes I would recommend it to the war enthusiast.
on June 1, 2012
I probably would have rated this 3 or even 4 stars if the storyline was more original. The movie's beginning and end appear to have the same message which reminded me of the movie "When Trumpets Fade". That just ruined what I thought was an "ok" movie at best.
on July 26, 2014
A very good movie. One of the best war movies I've ever seen. If you are like me, as I like a war movie minus the drama. Only containing scenes as though you were actually there on the battlefield seeing and hearing bullets zip past you. Ducking as the shells explode near you. Well worth the money.
on October 23, 2014
Not bad independent flim give it a watch, the main actor is kinda annoying but all in all not a flim
on December 21, 2011
If you are an avid collector of all things World War 2, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to own this movie. However, you want to be aware of a few things. First off, this is an independent film production, so if you are expecting Band of Brothers/Saving Private Ryan pyrotechnics, then you will be disappointed. Battle scenes, while effective in certain spots, clearly feel as if you are watching re-enactors in action. The grenade and mortar effects are mediocre and that's being kind. At times, it barely passes for the real thing and mostly at other times, it sounds like M-80's going off. The script is passable-decent for a film of this budget. However, the problem in this movie is the delivery of these lines by some of the actors in this movie. Derek Simmons is a decent enough actor who does not embarass himself. However, Paul Wendell who plays Sgt. Bowen, could be the most God-awful actor on the face of the planet. It is amazing to me that the director did not fire him on the spot. This guy's voice and delivery has to be the most forced representation of what an actor think's a battle hardened Sgt. would be like. However, to be fair to him, some of the other actors do not get a free pass. There are a few laughable outbursts from these guy's that are supposed to illustrate the horror of combat but instead made me want to cringe in embarassment for them.
Having said all this, there is a bizarre sense of sincerity throughout all these proceedings from all involved that do not make this film a total failure. It does have it's moments and that is enough to give it 2 stars. While you could find better independent or out of the mainstream war films such as Saints and Soldiers, Days of Glory or Zvezda/The Star, it would not be a total loss for you if you decided to make this purchase.
Having said all this, there is a bizarre sense of sincerity throughout all these proceedings from all involved that do not make this film a total failure. It does have it's moments and that is enough to give it 2 stars. While you could find better independent or out of the mainstream war films such as Saints and Soldiers, Days of Glory or Zvezda/The Star, it would not be a total loss for you if you decided to make this purchase.
on June 23, 2012
Great Film! Shot on a modest budget, Rhineland Spins a gritty tale. While watching this movie it throws you into a war no one wants to be in. You follow a cowardly private, barely hanging on as his world falls in around him. I was impressed with the Battle sequences. Not as flashy as a Hollywood film, but for an independent film this movie is fantastic. Honestly after reading a lot of reviews for this movie I can see why people would pick apart things like this. But I say this, I hate watching movies with "people" who blurt out, "that's not a period rifle" or "that kilt was only worn by the McSosandso clan." Really? It is a film, and a damn good one. I look forward to the future work of the 88mm Production team.
