Wartime
Wartime

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Wartime

1988
Movie
32 min
English

While on a seemingly routine delivery run for the Brigadier, Benton finds himself close to his childhood home, where ghosts from his past have never rested easily… Trapped in a nightmare world where past and present are one, will he be lost forever or can he fight his way back to reality, where he is desperately needed?

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Antony ThomasGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

Set during the Vietnam War, the film follows a group of Australian soldiers on patrol. Tensions rise as they grapple with the realities of combat, the moral ambiguities of their mission, and the psychological toll of war. The story explores their camaraderie, their fears, and the difficult decisions they must make in a brutal environment.

Critical Reception

Wartime received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its gritty realism and performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some critics found the narrative a bit familiar within the war genre, but generally acknowledged its effectiveness in depicting the Australian soldier's experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of soldiers under duress.

  • Noted for strong performances by the Australian cast.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the war genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Northern Territory of Australia, which was used to simulate the jungles of Vietnam.

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