When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
Brutal yet meaningful, agonizing yet touching, The Brotherhood of War is a harrowing but rewarding experience.
– Bruce Westbrook,
Houston Chronicle,
24 Sep 2004
fresh:
Even with its overemotional moments, it's more honest than most.
– Bob Longino,
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
30 Sep 2004
fresh:
Although flawed, the film is obviously successful in bringing to life what has been called the 20th century's 'forgotten war.'
– Stephen Cole,
Globe and Mail,
12 Nov 2004
rotten:
At times the performances seem more akin to the histrionics of old silent movies, when emotions had to be seen because they couldn't be heard.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
12 Nov 2004
fresh:
The battle scenes are amazing in their scope and vehemence. But in the breaks between fighting, the movie reminds us that the costs of war can exceed the loss of life and limb.