Written by: James Jones (novel); Terrence Malick (screenplay)
It's not often that the words "beautiful" and "war film" go together. But, if ever they were, it would be in regards to "The Thin Red Line." Malick brings his unique visual style and vision to a genre which is rarely ground-breaking and is more often stale.
Although the movie loosely follows the American invasion of a pacific island during World War II, it's hard to point to any central plot beyond the general invasion. There are recurring themes and inter-personal conflicts, but characters come and go in an almost arbitrary fashion.
Woody Harrelson's performance is absolutely fantastic and is worth noting here. His part is small, but powerful. It's also emblematic of the film as a whole - small and excellent parts which come together in a fantastic whole.
"The Thin Red Line" is not your typical war movie. But Malick is not your typical director.
There's not a whole lot else I can say. It's quite an experience to see a film like this, which stakes its own territory in the world of cinema and sets itself apart.
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