A Midnight Clear war movie

A Midnight Clear (1992, United States)

Categories: infantry movies winter movies

A Midnight Clear

Director: Keith Gordon

Czas: 110 minut

Laguages: English / German

war movies infoAdam 'Frey' Barczynski
2024-04-07 / 1970-01-01

During Battle of the Bulge American scout unit face the Germans in the forest, but they don’t act the way Americans would expect.

Somewhere in France or Belgium, close to the frontline, platoon of American intelligence unit is sent to see if there is any enemy activity. Secluded area, covered with snow would be beautiful to visit, but when the GIs enter the area the first thing they find is two frozen bodies, one of American soldier and one of German soldier, place together in the middle of clearing. Americans can’t figure out what this could mean, but they do understand that enemy is nearby. Their quarters are in abandoned manor, which seems spooky in the middle of nowhere. Nevertheless they set up their positions and prepare for patrols, but soon they hear the Germans talking somewhere nearby, greeting them, wishing them good night and just laughing. Officers can’t figure out what is going on, so they order full alert. Next day patrol meets three Germans in the woods, but instead of shooting they just hidden and disappeared. One of the GIs begins to show signs of mental problems, so the atmosphere is getting worse. But the Germans just keep acting weird and do not attack Americans, but at the same time they don’t let them forget they are not alone.

War movie based on William Wharton novel is story of young soldiers, somewhere in secluded area, facing the enemy that keep them puzzled and alerted. The atmosphere of the movie is very intriguing, the plot involving, the scenery is beautiful, but it isn’t typical war movie. Wharton himself served in the army and was among the thousands of young GIs who were involved in Battle of the Bulge, so he describes it all as someone, who was there. But it is more than just story of the platoon, it is look at how people change during the war put in front of questions they don’t know how to answer and decisions they are not prepared to make. Movie worth to know, but might not be for everyone.

Our rating

6.4

Film value

7 / 10

Realism factor

4 / 5

Adventure factor

3 / 5

Historical accuracy

2 / 5

2024-04-07

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