Behind the Lines
Behind the Lines

Behind the Lines

Movie107 minEnglish

Documentary based on three New York Times bestselling books by historian Andrew Carroll and inspired by the stage play If All the Sky Were Paper, the film tells the story of Carroll, who travels the world to seek out the greatest war letters ever written

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users65%
Director: Robert SchwentkeGenres: War, Drama, History

Plot Summary

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a young American journalist sneaks into Paris to report on the war's impact. He finds himself caught between the dangers of the occupation and his desire to tell the truth. As he navigates the city's shadows, he forms alliances and confronts the harsh realities of resistance and survival.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Behind the Lines' received a mixed-to-positive reception. Reviewers often praised its atmospheric portrayal of wartime Paris and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Tye Sheridan. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic and predictable, occasionally detracting from the emotional impact of the story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of occupied Paris and strong lead performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot that doesn't always live up to its dramatic potential.
  • Appreciated for its efforts to capture the tension and fear of the era.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a competently made war drama with some engaging moments, though many felt it was not particularly groundbreaking. Audience members often highlighted the historical setting and the suspense as positive aspects, while some expressed a desire for deeper character development.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of American journalist William Boyd, who was trapped in Paris during the German occupation and later managed to escape.

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