No one in high command believed that German forces would attack in the sub zero temperatures and near blizzard conditions. As the pre-dawn attack comes, with communications down Sgt. Smith is left with no choice but to make his way through enemy fire, unarmed and wounded, into town and warn of the coming attack. Based on actual accounts "Everyman's War" explores the heroic events of this decorated veterans courage and the struggle between duty and desire. Between the prospect of the life and love, Dorine that waits at home and the harsh realities of war which marks the pivotal epoch in his life as he discovers that the loss of hope can be worse than the loss of life. One man's courage... One man's hope...Everyman's War.
Reviews
This is a low-budget film made by two men whose father is depicted in it.There are no recognizable stars, and it is clear that it was low budget.Yet, it was exciting, moving, and real.The film tells the story of a small group of (very young) men in World War II who fight at the Battle of the Bulge. Perhaps because there were no recognizable stars, the young men seemed very real. The acting was not first rate in all cases, but that did not detract from the realism.The producers made the best use of the money they had, and the fact that it was clearly low budget did not detract from the quality.This is not Saving Private Ryan, but you know what? It's not that far behind it.
This is my favorite film that I have seen lately. It's got heart and soul! I.ve watched it a few times with my friends too. Very unlike the typical crap that comes out of "hollyweird" where every car going off a cliff magically bursts into flames! and they have endless bullets in there guns! I felt as if i was watching real guys in real wartime. Although I am glad I don't know what real wartime is like. I would have not wanted to be a part of that. The flashbacks are cool. The girl in it is hot! and the Germans are badass! I want the machine gun they use in the snow scenes. the FX were cool but not overdone. I liked the actors. The Italian guy is funny. I love war movies like this! i give it a 9 out of 10.
While talking with my friends after seeing this movie I think that the best part of this movie is that they portrayed the regular German soldier as not the regular caricature evil German. Having friends from a German heritage they really apreciated that. Many of those guys that were in the regular forces did not want to fight but feared what would happen to them or their families if they did not. We all really liked that aspect of this movie. It was very moving to see the interchange between the US soldier and the German towards the end. I won't say anything more cause I don't want to give anything in the story away. We really liked it. It wasn't some Hollywood retelling reworking of history.
My wife and I had a chance to see this movie in Scappoose, Oregon at the world premier. There were fighting scenes, but all of the other elements that make a good film too. My wife never likes war movies! Oregon looked amazing! Watching something like this really makes you understand that there were stories like this happening all over Europe. It's important that movies like this are made because war will never be like it was back then. Kids today think of war as fighter jets and smart-bombs. They need to know how brave their great grandparents are and how hard the world has fought to protect liberties. Looking forward to the DVD release!
