The Thin Red Line (1998)

The Thin Red Line

Movie

1998

2h 51m

Runtime

R

MPAA Rating

English

Original Language

Drama, History, War

Genres

94

/

100

MovieNerd Score

Overview

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Filmmaking

97

Overall

97

Screenplay

98

Acting

97

Cinematography

92

Production

97

Directing

75

Concept

79

Story

90

Dialogue

92

Characters

80

Pacing

100

Musical Score

Attributes

85

Entertaining

84

Uniqueness

94

How Much I Like It

20

Twists

95

Artistry

70

Fun

2

Cliche

0

Cheesy

60

Broad Appeal

82

Cerebral

85

Emotional

98

Discussion Worthy

Genres

100

Action

0

Comedy

86

Drama

87

Suspense

0

Mystery

10

Thriller

0

Horror

5

Adventure

15

Romance

0

Science Fiction

0

Fantasy

0

Animation

Maturity

5

Family Friendly

100

Positive Message

100

Thematically Mature

100

Intense

15

Sexuality

0

Nudity

100

Violence

90

Gore

0

Crude

20

Profanity

0

Scary

2

Substance Use

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