A Midnight Clear
A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear

1992Movie108 minEnglish

In 1944 France, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German Platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and spend Christmas together before the surrender plan turns bad and both sides are forced to fight the other.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users85%
Director: Keith GordonGenres: Drama, War, Mystery

Plot Summary

During the Battle of the Bulge, a squad of American intelligence soldiers is sent on a reconnaissance mission into a snow-covered, seemingly deserted village in the Ardennes forest. Their objective is to discover if a German division is preparing to surrender. As they explore the silent town, they encounter a group of German soldiers, leading to an unexpected and tense standoff.

Critical Reception

A Midnight Clear received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and unique approach to a war film. Some found the plot a bit slow-paced or ambiguous, but many appreciated its focus on the psychological toll of war and the blurring lines between enemy and ally.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric and suspenseful portrayal of wartime ambiguity.
  • Lauded for strong performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Gary Sinise.
  • Noted for its unconventional narrative and psychological depth in a war setting.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique premise and the suspenseful, tense atmosphere it created. Many enjoyed the character interactions and the philosophical undertones, though some wished for a more straightforward conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1981 novel of the same name by William Boyd, who also wrote the screenplay.

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_**Christmas is near on the snowy Western Front in WW2**_ In the beginning stages of the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, a reconnaissance patrol is sent ahead in the Ardennes forest on the border of France and Germany where they encounter s...