Five American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II struggle to return to Allied territory after being separated from U.S. forces during the historic Malmedy Massacre.
It's the movie equivalent of singing 'Onward Christian Soldiers' to those already in the choir.
– Robert K. Elder,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Nov 2004
fresh:
It has the strengths and the clean lines of a traditional war movie, without high-tech special effects to pump up the noise level.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
12 Nov 2004
rotten:
A worthy effort that's entirely appropriate for mainstream audiences.
– Ted Fry,
Seattle Times,
1 Apr 2005
fresh:
There aren't any plot surprises in this low-budget effort, so the success of the mission from a viewer standpoint depends on how well you connect with the characters and their plight.