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Hart's War
2002 125 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Drama, War
Director: Gregory Hoblit
🎭 Based on
«Hart's War»
byJohn Katzenbach
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Description
When Col. William McNamara is stripped of his freedom in a German POW camp, he's determined to keep on fighting even from behind enemy lines. Enlisting the help of a young lieutenant in a brilliant plot against his captors, McNamara risks everything on a mission to free his men and change the outcome of the war.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$19.08M
Worldwide:
$32.29M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Colin Farrell
Actor
Terrence Howard
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Hart's War is a polarizing POW drama that attempts to blend courtroom suspense with war-time tension. While some viewers appreciate its meditation on honor and sacrifice, many others criticize its historical inaccuracies and the perceived lack of authentic emotional weight.
| Screenplay | The plot effectively shifts between a traditional prisoner-of-war setting and an engaging military tribunal, culminating in a surprising final act. | |
| Culture | The film is consistently criticized for its historical depiction of the POW camp, with many finding the portrayal of American prisoners living in relative comfort to be unrealistic or insulting compared to the reality of the war. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are deeply divided; some viewers find Willis and Farrell to be anchors of the drama, while others describe their portrayals as lifeless, phoned-in, or absurdly acted. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of significant debate, described by some as a contemplative and atmospheric experience, while others find it monotonous and boring enough to induce sleep. |