The cast play their parts as closely to those from classic war films as possible, while also attempting to bring something new to the roles. (hollywoodnews.com)
With scenes of emotional bliss that demarcate classic war films, such as Saving Private Ryan and Full Metal Jacket, The Thin Red Line delivers war with the finesse that only Malick can provide. (pastemagazine.com)
Johnson had his crew watch classic war films such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Twelve O'Clock High and Gunga Din for inspiration, so we fully expect a climactic Star Wars instalment leading up to the trilogy's denouement, which isn't slated for until 2019. (cbc.ca)