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Like Hogan's Heroes but serious and quasi-realistic
RELEASED IN 2002 and directed by Gregory Hoblit, "Hart's War" is a war flick about a paper-pushing lieutenant with a background in law (Colin Farrell) who is unexpectedly captured in Be...
Hart's War
2002Movie125 minEnglish
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.
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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Gregory Hoblit•Genres: Drama, War, Mystery
Plot Summary
During World War II, a young lieutenant finds himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp, accused of murder. He must defend himself in a makeshift court-martial while navigating the complex and dangerous social dynamics within the camp, all under the watchful eye of a seasoned colonel.
Critical Reception
Hart's War received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell. However, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and a storyline that felt somewhat formulaic for the war genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong performances, especially from Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of originality within the war drama genre.
- Felt to be a solid, if unremarkable, courtroom drama set against a wartime backdrop.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an engaging watch, appreciating the performances and the dramatic tension. However, some viewers felt the story was derivative of other war films and could have offered more depth.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by John Katzenbach.
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