Brutal War and Survival Humanity

Earl 2022-10-24 06:54:53

A shocking war movie, the cruel description of war is inexhaustible, and the instinct to survive seems so humble and shameful. There are no natural heroes in war, only forced to survive. This should be regarded as a blockbuster criticizing realism. Life is so fragile and helpless, whether it is an enemy or a superior, it will kill you at any time. A truth of war stripped of its sacred veneer turns out to be so sinful and horrific. There is another puzzle: what is the eighth regulation that is exchanged for life and death but lost in the film?

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    Narrator, news footage: August 1944. The outcome of the Second World War appeared to be no longer in doubt. Paris was liberated. After four years of fighting, victory against the Germans seemed assured. Since the Normandy landings, American and Allied forces had battled their way across northern Europe, and pushed the German enemy to within its own homeland.

  • Lt. Lukas: Captain Pritchett sir? You have a Private Manning here.

    Capt. Roy Pritchett: Alright

    [Looks at Manning]

    Capt. Roy Pritchett: You Manning?

    Pvt. David Manning: I think so.

    Lt. Lukas: Give him a straight answer Private.

    Capt. Roy Pritchett: Relax!

    [Turns back to Manning]

    Capt. Roy Pritchett: You can stop looking for your platoon. They didn't make it.

    Pvt. David Manning: What?

    Capt. Roy Pritchett: Looks like you were the only one who made it out. Your lucky day.

    Pvt. David Manning: [Sarcastic] Lucky day?

    Capt. Roy Pritchett: You're alive.

    Pvt. David Manning: Am I?