War is messy. We accept that. Films, on the other hand, should never be a mess. This one is. It's a film about war as experienced by a heroic woman that is, unfortunately, a mess.
The dialogue is all over the place. From poetic to downright childish. The acting is either well suited or embarrassing. The pacing is quick and sure at times and too languid to endure at others. Throw in a ridiculous sub-plot involving Eleanor Roosevelt (presented here as a kindly friend with all the time in the world for a Russian Soldier!) and the fact that the film ends...without an ending and you've got a real mess of a viewing experience on your hands.
The single saving grace of the movie is the consistent portrayal of the lead character. She does a good job throughout the film.
The dialogue is all over the place. From poetic to downright childish. The acting is either well suited or embarrassing. The pacing is quick and sure at times and too languid to endure at others. Throw in a ridiculous sub-plot involving Eleanor Roosevelt (presented here as a kindly friend with all the time in the world for a Russian Soldier!) and the fact that the film ends...without an ending and you've got a real mess of a viewing experience on your hands.
The single saving grace of the movie is the consistent portrayal of the lead character. She does a good job throughout the film.