Hart's War (2002)

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Hart's War [Blu-ray]
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Directed by	Gregory Hoblit
Cast	Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard, Cole Hauser and Marcel Iures
Theatrical Release	February 15, 2002
DVD Release	January 30, 2007
Running Time	125 minutes
Disc Type
MPAA Rating	R (Restricted)
UPC Code	027616065537
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Hart's War

I enjoyed this for the story. I love a good war movie. I didn't enjoy this one as much as I thought I would, but Bruce Willis is a great leading man for this movie. July 8, 2008

great movie

I am not a fan of war movies, but this is a really good movie for both sexes! June 18, 2008

I agree with the "thumbs down" group

My only addition to the negative reviews: Bruce Willis shouldn't play army colonels - he's not very good at it. His "acting?" Just look pissed off, with one facial expression, and whisper your lines in a tough way. I think he was over-paid. Luckily, I saw it on TV. It's now erased.
May 18, 2008

Go with the DVD version

My comments only concern the DVD versus Blu-ray issue.

I have the the DVD version and the Blu-ray version. My experience has been that DVDs mastered in high definition look identical to the Blu-ray version (either on a Blu-Ray player or an upconvert DVD player). Although the DVD version has a very good transfer, I could see slight improvement in the Blu-ray version. (The branches on the trees in the first scene had slightly better definition.) On the other hand, it really didn't matter for most of the movie.

The real problem with the Blu-ray version was the lack of special features. The only feature was the trailer. In contrast, the DVD version has two commentary tracks, deleted scenes, and a photo gallery. If you don't care about the features and are willing to pay a bit more for a slightly more defined picture, then go with the Blu-ray. If you want the extras, go with the DVD.

February 26, 2008

Save your time

I was going to give this 3 stars, as it's well-shot, decently done in most ways, and really not bad.
But, I can't say I would recommend it. Too many implausibilities in too many ways along with no character you really care much about adds up to just another WWII flick, with a ham-handed cheeseball ending.
I watched it only because I loved Hoblit's Fallen, but aside from the visual quality (very nicely composed shots and a busy but intelligent camera POV are the highlights of the film), this film leaves no lasting impression. Some pleasant moral platitudes, but it just never hits your gut. The actors are fair, but don't have too much to work with.
I wanted to like this movie but it never really gave me a reason to. September 17, 2007

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