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Webposted: February 12, 2002 
by: Kay Kellam

Hart's War was a movie that left me with a lot to think about.  At first I was inclined to say if you've seen Hogan's Heroes, then you've got a fair idea of what these boys are up to -- but that's not true.

And if you've seen Stalag 17 then you've got an idea who you need to keep your eye on -- but that's not true.

And if you've seen the great escape then you know how the movie ends -- but again, that's just not true.

Where each of those projects may well serve as a stepping stone, Hart's War went beyond each of those.  It thought things through that extra step, took to task the times and came out with a winning verdict at the end of the trial that was full of discovery for both the attorneys and the audience.

If you've seen Hogan's Heroes, Stalag 17, and/or the Great Escape and wished they'd gone a step further, or been so drawn in you didn't realize there was a step further each could have gone, then go see Hart's War, and you'll come out convinced the Allies won!

And if you haven't seen any or all of those other projects, they are not required viewing!  They simply give you an idea of what you are in for -- but if you've taken American History, then you have a fair idea of what was going on in the world in 1944.

The tagline for the movie is Beyond Courage, Beyond Honor -- and this movie truly went beyond, as did the actors in some fantastic performances.  Perhaps some of the best dialogue was put into the hands of Terrence Dashon Howard, who delivered them with such conviction that I may never forget his words!  Though that most certainly is not to belittle the other efforts on screen -- for each of the actors seemed totally at home in their characters, and made me believe they had suffered.  Yet I could still believe that the strength of their convictions could see them through anything!  And their convictions will happily see you to the end of this 2 hour film.

(C) Kay Kellam, 2001 for PopArtsPlace.com
Prior to having her first novel, A Life to Di For, published author Kay Kellam enjoyed a variety of jobs that helped to shape her outlook on the world, and her profession.   more...

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