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To End All Wars

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To End All Wars (2001)

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Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Based on a horrifying true story from World War II and adapted from the autobiographical book by survivor Ernest Gordon, TO END ALL WARS tells the brutal tale of a group of Scottish soldiers who... Based on a horrifying true story from World War II and adapted from the autobiographical book by survivor Ernest Gordon, TO END ALL WARS tells the brutal tale of a group of Scottish soldiers who discover just how evil war can be. Major Campbell (Robert Carlyle), Gordon (Ciaran McMenamin), Dusty (Mark Strong), and American Lieutenant Reardon (Kiefer Sutherland) are captured by the Japanese. Beaten, starved, and brutalized, they are then forced to work on the "Railway of Death," building track through an impossibly dense jungle. David L. Cunningham's film focuses on the battles within each individual soldier, adding even more gravity to the picture. [More]

Starring: Robert Carlyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Ciaran McMenamin, Masayuki Yui

Starring: Robert Carlyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Ciaran McMenamin, Masayuki Yui, Mark Strong

Director: David L. Cunningham

Director: David L. Cunningham
Screenwriter: Brian Godawa

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Ron Reed

Its message of costly sacrifice and hard-won reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel, and the fact that this story is drawn from actual events demands attention.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 01 2006 03:33 PM

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David Nusair

...there's no denying that the story it's telling is a fascinating one.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 20 2004 02:10 PM

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David Thomas

the unoriginal presentation, which often favors hitting us over the head when restraint would be far more enticing, leaves much to be desired

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Jun., 16 2004 07:35 PM

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Rob Blackwelder

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 13 2004 08:16 AM

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Rich Cline

Extremely well-made, this film looks excellent and features strong performances from the entire cast.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 05 2003 04:25 PM

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Luke Y. Thompson

There's so much cynical and calculated religion these days that it's nice to see, regardless of one's wartime affiliation, a traditional Christian forgiveness that really does have the power to redeem.

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Nikki Tranter

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Kevin Thomas

More grueling than rewarding.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 05 2002 09:15 PM

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Chuck Wilson

A vivid but uneven film.

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Ed Scheid

Director David L. Cunningham, working on a small budget, skillfully combines scenes of action and anxiety with substantial character development.

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David Hunter

An ensemble effort that recalls other great POW movies, Wars boasts many superb performances.

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Mark R. Leeper

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