Well-made black and whiter tells the story of the Second World War's famous Battle of the Bulge with an emphasis on characterization. Up against a powerful German army, a colorful group of underdog American GI's find it in themselves to do what it takes to survive and secure victory. The film is rare in that it depicts both the senselessness and purpose of battle through all its twists and turns and bouts of boredom and terror. Something Battleground is not is feel-good propaganda. The heroes are real men filled with fear, not unemotional caricatures. That said, the audience is never really able to get to know the many characters in the alloted time frame, and the film at times moves slowly.
Review of Battleground
