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The Thin Red Line (1998)
Directed by Terrence Malick
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Overview
The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
Rated R | Length 171 minutes
Actors
Jim Caviezel | Ben Chaplin | Dash Mihok | Woody Harrelson | Nick Nolte | Sean Penn | John Cusack | Adrien Brody | John Travolta | Jared Leto | George Clooney | Elias Koteas | John C. Reilly | John Dee Smith | Kirk Acevedo | Mark Boone Junior | Matt Doran | Paul Gleeson | Arie Verveen | Thomas Jane | Donal Logue | John Savage | Nick Stahl | Miranda Otto | Tim Blake Nelson | Larry Romano | Penelope Allen | Danny Hoch | Benjamin Green | Simon Billig | Jarrod Dean | Travis Fine | David Harrod | Don Harvey | Michael McGrady | Stephen Spacek | Steven Vidler | Will Wallace | Todd Wallace | Simon Westaway | Daniel Wyllie | Randall Craig | Kick Gurry | Randall Duk Kim | Darrin Klimek | Dane Moreton | Ray Samuelson | Justin Ward | Felix Williamson | Norman Patrick Brown | Sam Arnold
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 9.5 stars |
| (Average) 9.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is a great film. I switched it on, not intending to watch the entire thing, but wound up sitting through the whole three hours.
There are mixed reactions to this film, which I can understand. The first two hours is a riveting war film and when the battle is over, it seems like the film should end there. But then it goes on for another slowly paced hour, taken over by voiceover ruminations on life and death. It can definitely get you restless, but if you can hang in there and go with it, I think it’s tremendously rewarding.
The film is visually stunning. The cast is absolutely amazing. I imagine all these stars were eager to work with Malick.
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