Much of the action in the movie revolves around the words of the marching songs of the soldiers, and many scenes portray some of the more famous (and infamous) incidents of the war, including the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the Christmas meeting between British and German soldiers in no-mans-land, and the wiping out by their own side of a force of Irish soldiers newly arrived at the front, after successfully capturing a ridge that had been contested for some time.The weather is unsettled and the film crews reflections are visible in the soldiers wet helmets.
Songs Of War Script Movie Revolves AroundThe day for remembrance became November 11, the date World War One ended. These days, I fear, most people in the United States think of November 11 not as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day but more as just Veterens Day. It rarely even falls on November 11, and, when it does, most Americans view it simply as time off work. As critic Roger Ebert once said, OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR really isnt a movie at all, but a theatrical tableau. Like many a British muscial review, it contains little plot, much spirited music, and--in this case--the story of World War I. Some portions, as even director Richard Attenborough admitted, go on too long; however, so many other portions are just brilliant. Songs Of War Script How To Rate ALike other Attenborough movies, one hates to dislike it because its subject matter is so worthwhile and commands respect (will anyone do a remembrance film honoring the fallen dead of the present Iraqui conflict) I know I gave it an 8, but I must say I dont quite know how to rate a movie like this one. Editors Picks: Old-School Cool Editors Picks: Sci-Fi Mysteries 90s Reboots We Want to See.
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