The Thin Red Line

Movie
94/100
MovieNerd Score
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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

Overall
97
Screenplay
97
Acting
98
Cinematography
97
Production
92
Directing
97
Concept
75
Story
79
Dialogue
90
Characters
92
Pacing
80
Musical Score
100

Attributes

Entertaining
85
Uniqueness
84
How Much I Like It
94
Twists
20
Artistry
95
Fun
70
Cliche
2
Cheesy
0
Broad Appeal
60
Cerebral
82
Emotional
85
Discussion Worthy
98

Genres

Comedy
0
Drama
86
Suspense
87
Action
100
Mystery
0
Thriller
10
Horror
0
Adventure
5
Romance
15
Science Fiction
0
Fantasy
0
Animation
0

Maturity

Family Friendly
5
Positive Message
100
Thematically Mature
100
Intense
100
Sexuality
15
Nudity
0
Violence
100
Gore
90
Crude
0
Profanity
20
Scary
0
Substance Use
2

1 Review

Samuel Pauling
97 Overall97 Screenplay98 Acting97 Cinematography92 Production75 Concept79 Story90 Dialogue92 Characters100 Musical Score84 Uniqueness85 Entertaining

One of Terrence Malicks greatest films ever made.

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Trailers

The Thin Red Line (1998) Trailer - The Criterion Collection