I saw it twice in Theoters, and countless times on cable and stuff now...
I was just wondering what other people thought of it...
I loved this movie. It made me cry. The final part with Danilov was excellent, as was Koenig and Zaitsev's final "face-off". The ending, during the credits... With that music playing and the Soviet imagery in the background for some reason always tugs at my heart and makes me want to cry.
Personally, I enjoyed it, and I was already familiar with the story of Vasili Zaitsev going into the movie.
Also, I have a certain great interest in Soviet/Russian History, and like much about it, down to Russian literature and folk music to the works of Stravinsky and their artillery.
I enjoyed the movie very well... Joseph Fiennes (It's late, pardon spelling) played his role very well as Danilov, and Jude Law's young face and intense eyes, yet boyish innocence was done very well. Ed Harris' equally intense stare (part of the reason he was chosen), with his crystal blue eyes and aged features made an excellent adversary.
Overall, I thought the movie was VERY well done, with an excellent soundtrack, and was quite true to the legend, except for the way in which the duel between Vasili and the Major ended.
I hope, some day, to visit various sites in Russia, and among them the Stalingrad History Museum, where Zaitsev's rifle is kept on display.
I love this movie...
Yes, it was too long, and probably didn't make much sense.
Some background info on the events at Stalingrad concering Zaitsev.
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A sleep deprived Zephyer stammered:
I'm aware of the true historical story, which is really an incredible one, but I haven't seen the movie yet...
I loved the movie... The only people I know who absolutely hated the movie are also people with next to know knowledge of history, and are particuarly shallow movie-goers. Although not everyone LIKED it a lot, most people I know atleast liked it, if not loved it, or were moved by it.
And the best character was that Russian with the metal teeth. He died too soon. [ 09-30-2002: Message edited by: Comrade Snoota ]
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I loved the movie.. but the best shot, was the first one.. where he popped the fat guy taking a shower.
Oh yeah.. and the running jump headshot... total fuckin wallhack..
An avid War History buff, this movie already was in good standing with me. I was pleasantly surprised to see, however, that it was a good show of story and characters, too.
My favorite part is when Zaitzev's comrade (the guy with the glasses whose name escapes me) makes the sacrifice to show his friend where the enemy is hidden.
The Sniper battles were very cool, too, though I don't know how believable they were.
The only con was Zaitzev and Tanya s3xx0ring each other in the midst of several fat, fur-clad Communists. Sounds like a bad porno setting.
I give this movie two thumbs up.
I just got sone wathing it again tonight and love it more each time.
Beethoven and Mozart ain't got nothin' on some of them Commie bastards.
So I miss the good headshots.
Jude Law is one of my favorite villain actors, but he was also extremely good in this movie.
Also wins my award for "Most unthinkable sex scene in any movie, ever."
