There is nothing subtle about this documentary, no place for irony just shocking image after image to bring home the terror of war.
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12/07/07
The War Game (1965)
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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:11
Rotten:1
Average Rating:8.5/10
Runtime: 50 mins
Genre: Education/General Interest
Synopsis: A chilling documentary that imagines what would result if the Russians ever launched a nuclear attack on Great Britain. "The War Game" shows the terrifying physical damage caused by weapons of such... [More]
Director: Peter Watkins
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A horrifying and insidiously effective propaganda piece.
10/05/06
Nothing that you have heard or read can fully prepare you for Peter Watkins' 1965 faux documentary on the aftermath of a nuclear attack on Great Britain.
08/30/06
A startling and inflammatory plea against political indifference in all its forms
08/29/06
One of the most disturbing, overwhelming, and downright important films ever produced.
08/08/06
Watkins's images are shrewd propaganda.
07/25/06
has a frightening realism to it
07/24/06
No review available.
06/12/05
No review available.
01/14/05
One of the most skillful documentary films ever made.
10/23/04
Top CriticStill packs a whallop. Will stick with you for life. Don't say I didn't warn you.
06/11/03
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05/24/03
Watkins has fashioned a scare story that really scares.
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