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Summary: good movie
Review: Well made movie for 1981. It quite well displays the horror and violence of the war....
But there is one thing that prevents you to fully concentrate on the movie and that's the conflict between the drama and the data itself. You feel that the other side of the story is probably a more breath taking story, which is the story of the soldiers who are there to defend their country. It's like 'Hitler trying to conquer Russia, with German point of view'... Quite hard to dramatize! Isn't it?
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Summary: Heartbreaking
Review: 'Gallipoli' is one of the most gut-wrenching & heartbreaking films of all time, & is simply a must. The utter futility of war & the callous disregard for human life displayed time & again by High Command are laid out before us as two young ANZACs (Mark Lee & Mel Gibson) are manouvred inexorably to their deaths, along with thousands of their comrades-in-arms, in order to provide a diversion for the landing of British troops.Ironically, the troops landed on Suvla Bay & were given the order to stay put. Many were slaughtered, caught between the Turks & the deep blue sea, while their officers dithered & High Command refused to issue orders. One Australian reviewer has rightly reviled the British High Command's cavalier attitude to the deployment & slaughter of ANZACs (universally lauded for their courage); what is not mentioned - either by the reviewer from Brisbane, or in the film itself - is the casual disposal of British troops. As every British schoolchild knows, whole British villages & towns were left without able-bodied men between the ages of 15 & 50 after WWI, such was the carnage. This war changed the face of western civilisation, fuelling a revolution in attitudes to class & war, & the sheer brutality & pointlessness of it all should no more be forgotten than the astonishing bravery & self-sacrifice displayed by ordinary men (& women - nurses, drivers, & others) in the most desperate of situations. I defy you to watch this film without crying. If you can, you need serious psychiatric help.
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Summary: Forced to watch Gallipoli. I now love it for life.
Review: I am only 16 years old and had to watch Gallipoli for an English assignment. It is now one of my favourite movies as it really touched me and made me feel for the characters, Archy and Frank. This movie is a must see, esp for people my age as it shows some of the horrors of the first world war and is very interesting.
Mark Lee was great as the country bumkin Archy. I often wonder why Lee didn't do as well as Mel Gibson after Gallipoli's success.
It isn't really a war movie, but a movie about how people cope with war. Gallipoli manages to scare and chill the viewers about war, yet there is very little blood and guts.
Gallipoli on DVD is a must have, and it's so cheep too.
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Summary: Really a very good film
Review: This is a really fantastic movie, but not for the reason that might at first glance attract a viewer. It is a war movie, but not really. Don't watch this movie expecting a lot of action and adventure, it is definitely not "Saving Private Ryan".
Two Australian's become friends on the way to Europe to fight in the war, why Australia is sending troops half way around the world is a question brought up, but when it comes down to it, men fight in battle because the compatriot next to them in the fox hole has become a friend and "he" is worthy of dying for.
A very moving film and one of my all time favorite "less known" movies. I highly recommend this movie, just don't expect a fast paced action thriller, it is slow at times, but highly worth it.
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Summary: Still haunted by this one. Not for the faint hearted.
Review: I saw this movie almost 20 years ago and can recall many points as if I'd seen it last night. It was a multiplex theater and I won the flip of a coin to choose the movie. I can say safely say that my life was changed by the fall of that coin. The movie takes you from the Australian outback, through Egypt, to the beach-head in Turkey where the Australian nation came of age. It is worth seeing just for this historical portrial. The movie's ultimate insanity of war/pro humanity message is the one that will last for a life-time. My wife can still loose a night's sleep at the mere mention of it's name. So the next time you ask yourself, "What are your legs?" and the answer comes back from 20 years, "Steel springs.", I'll know that you have seen this movie as well.
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Summary: MEL GIBSON IS THE BEST EVER...
Review: "Gallipoli" is one of the greatest epics of all time (behind "Braveheart and "The Patriot"). Mel Gibson and Mark Lee (incl. the rest of the cast) gave great performances that were worthy of Academy Awards. Mel Gibson has always been my favorite actor and the light in my eyes. I'm very proud to be a fan of this awesome actor who is good in every movie he has been in because his movies vary (drama, war/epic, historical, comedy, action). Plus, Mel looks so fine in this movie (great EYE CANDY). Mark Lee is also kind of cute. If you love Mel Gibson, or just like to watch great movies, "Gallipoli" is the movie for you. I also recommend "Braveheart" and "The Patriot".
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Summary: Moved!!!!!!
Review: This movie so effected me, I planned a trip to Istanbul Turkey, I have my tickets in hand!! Any history buff, or someone that just love a good screen play will Love this movie. Enjoy!!
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Summary: Well shot, beautiful locations, but uh--didn't care
Review: This is just one of those movies. It's a historical drama about about 2 guys who become great friends, going to war. Yawn. I mean there's not so much really WRONG with this movie, I just didn't find myself moved when I was supposed to be moved. I didn't "take the journey" with the characters. And there were good things about it. GREAT attention to detail. I mean I really felt like it was 1913, or whatever year it was, and that they were there. Well lit, good shots, beautiful scenerey, good final shot (however I would've liked a moment more or so of closure), but just...no emotional involvement with the characters. I think this is the kind of movie that older people and my parents would really like. It's got all the elements of a "good" movie. The young callow guy and his dynamic with Mel Gibson's older more life experienced character. They go on cool travels. There are funny little moments here and there. It's sort of an epic. I'm sure lots of people like this movie. But it didn't really do it for me. And there were a couple moments at the end where I rolled my eyes like, "oh come on. they're not going to THAT are they?" But, they did. So all in all, I'd give it a C+, B- (more like a C+ though) Oh yeah, there a great shot of Mel's ass in this.
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Summary: A classic early film from Peter Weir and Mel Gibson
Review: This is a very entertaining and moving film from Down Under, one of the first films by Peter Weir and also featuring Mel Gibson before he became a Hollywood Property.
Since it is not a Hollywood Blockbuster Film, but a "real movie" made by real people, you can watch this and actually expect to see real characters doing things which you really care about.
I won't throw in any spoilers, but I must also say that this is an extremely moving film.
Highest recommendation!
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Summary: The middle is dull, and it isn't really an anti-war film.
Review: A simple tale of a runner who would give his life for his country. While most people call this an anti-war movie, I would say that it is actually neutral on the subject of war. Archie wanted to serve Australia more than anything. He ran primarily for his country. That is why he wanted to serve in the war so desperately. But in the end, when he lost his life at Gallipoli, was it not the same result? Australia was only really recognized as a country with an identity after that battle. Australia wanted most of all to be recognized by the British. The battle in which Archie lost his life did just that. So in the end, Archie could have stayed out of the war and done just the same with his life. At any rate, the movie scores an A+ as far as acting, storyline, and especially in music. The middle part of the movie was rather slow and almost pointless for the most part. From when Archie and Frank got to Egypt to when they first saw real combat is a zone with little plot. Granted, this is an area where characterization, especially a love of Archie and Frank is built up, but overall the middle boring. Still, it has the best ending moment of any film I've ever seen, and it says a lot about reality, idealism, and the human spirit.
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