Defiance

Gritty and realistic, but sometimes overly melodramatic. Part of the problem with this film is it hardly gives you a chance to catch your breath. There’s quite a number of action sequences that exist solely for action’s sake. I realize its about war and the atrocities that accompany it, but we must also be given something to feel hopeful for. Plus the film has its fair share of clichéd moments, and the ending is totally predictable. It’s trying so hard to be all things to everyone, the story becomes less impactful. See this film for the performances, as they are excellent, especially Liev Shrieber.