But every so often, a bad movie might absolutely nail it.
It is well and truly terrible, directed byJohn Woo, who is not exactly known for his realism.
Many of his action films are super over-the-top and lack in the drama department, andWindtalkersis no exception.
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Had the movie done anything else right, it would have been pretty good.
It’s a pretty big part of why she is so famous.
The combat is fast and visceral, portraying the brutality that was medieval combat and the chaos of war.
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The visual spectaclecaptures the shock and awe America experienced during the attack, even with its many historical inaccuracies.
There are better movies aboutPearl Harbor, but it at least nailed the titular battle scene.
However, it got a general thumbs-up from fans who witnessed it in all of its glory.
The Battle of Gaugamela took place in what is likely present-day Iraq.
While the movie is pretty much garbage, the final battle ofThe Red Baronis a rare moment of brilliance.
Still, it received praise for its exhilarating final battle.
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The final battle sequence makes the bitter disappointment that isthe rest of12 Strongwell worth it.
Everything else, though, is entirely generic and rather unremarkable.
This bombardment destroyed many of the farms' irrigation channels.
It’s actuallya fairly good depiction of the battleand perfectly fits the spirit of the First World War.
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