![]() Like many Canadian bands, Glass Tiger's success remained north of the border, and both "I Will Be There" and "You're What I Look For" were played on the radio but failed to make an impact. Frew's Scottish roots are called to attention on the title track, a story song about the feuding Argyll and Sutherland clans which betters any of the charted singles. The tranquil but elevated sway of "Someday" took this, their second single, to number seven, while a busier, upfront pop push gave "I Will Be There" a number 34 placing. From it, three singles cracked Billboard's Top 40, with the stylishness of the trumpet helping "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" reach the number two spot while utilizing Bryan Adams' gravely voice in the chorus to balance out the sharpness of Frew's. It's a huge cast for a small, thoughtful movie that poses those big questions Malick loves to ask of his audience.Built on a sturdy pop foundation and powered by Alan Frew's accented voice, Canada's Glass Tiger found instant fame with their debut album, Thin Red Line, in 1986. Cameos range from John Travolta to George Clooney but never feel out of place or showy. The acclaimed director's first movie in 20 years brought out the big hitters, with a star-studded cast all bringing their A-game. The movie's on the side of all soldiers, not one army. soldiers make it to a village, during one shot, a Japanese soldier begs for mercy, looking directly at the camera. ![]() Masterfully made, inspired choices drag the viewer into the horror. A life goes on message among the horrors. In the shimmer of Malick's trademark golden light though, there is hope to be found in this deep and thoughtful movie. This is in stark contrast to the humans carving up the island with bullets and explosions. Beautiful shots of South Pacific wildlife and Native Melanesia people show the beauty of the world. What makes this film stand out is its vision beyond the battle. Unflinching in its "war is hell" message, we witness young men's innocence and spark stripped away on the battlefield. All of which are seamlessly woven in between brutal battle scenes. So during war movie The Thin Red Line, which covers a small but brutal WWII military operation in the South Pacific, we get musings on life, death, love, and war. Soldiers are shown smoking and in a couple of scenes they are seen drinking.Īs director Terrence Malick has continuously shown with his movies such as The Tree of Life, he is interested in the big picture and big questions. A flashback scene shows a clothed couple kiss and caress each other, with sex implied. The movie depicts all soldiers from both sides as humans, with feelings of fear and concern. Strong language throughout includes variants of "f-k," while Japanese soldiers are referred to as "Japs" by U.S. Often a tough watch, the movie shows the horrors of war on soldiers' emotional and physical states. ![]() Their way of life, and the wildlife of the South Pacific contrasts strongly with the military action, which depicts strong, gory, and realistic violence throughout. ![]() Private Witt ( Jim Caviezel) has been AWOL, living peacefully with the Natives of the South Pacific Melanesia region, who are shown living in harmony with nature and operating within a peaceful, civilized society. Based on the autobiographical novel by James Jones, director Terrence Malick balances the war action with the emotional lives of the soldiers and the wildlife on a Pacific Island, resulting in a reflective movie about human nature. Parents need to know that The Thin Red Line is a harrowing but thoughtful World War II drama with violent scenes, strong language, and a nearly three-hour runtime. They also drink alcohol in a handful of scenes.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]()
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