If there ever was a movie that perfectly shows the absurdity of war, this is it! It is, of course, inspired by true events that occurred around Christmas in 1914, and although it doesn't show everything exactly as it happened, it's certainly close enough.
The acting is very convincing throughout, and I felt myself absolutely drawn into the film.
I watched it on Christmas Day and was more than glad about my choice, as it could not have been more fitting for the occasion.
Impressive though it is that soldiers in the trenches temporarily laid down their rifles, it's sad that it took a Christmas Holiday to achieve that. Now, almost 100 years on, little has changed, and wars are still being fought. One would wish that those soldiers would also just walk away and give up fighting - not only temporarily, but permanently -, and even more so, that those in power would heed their message. One Christmas wish that I hope will come true someday!
The acting is very convincing throughout, and I felt myself absolutely drawn into the film.
I watched it on Christmas Day and was more than glad about my choice, as it could not have been more fitting for the occasion.
Impressive though it is that soldiers in the trenches temporarily laid down their rifles, it's sad that it took a Christmas Holiday to achieve that. Now, almost 100 years on, little has changed, and wars are still being fought. One would wish that those soldiers would also just walk away and give up fighting - not only temporarily, but permanently -, and even more so, that those in power would heed their message. One Christmas wish that I hope will come true someday!