A nice idea for a plot, which could have gone a long way to making a fantastic film. This combined with some quite impressive acting displays combines to make this a film worth watching if you are ill, or really have nothing better to do. However, the plot is predictable, and, to my mind, a little overdone. The characters as written are extremely wooden stereotypes, although I have to say that Jamie Bell and co make an admirable job of making them seem a little more human (in fact the quality of acting makes this film watchable). What really lets this film down, though, is the lack of historical research. Almost every weapon in the film is an anachronism. Even the soldiers' iconic SMLE rifles have been substituted with Second World War vintage Lee Enfield No4s. Combined with Second World War webbing, the effect is of a load of ACF cadets. The uniforms are incorrect. The military terminology used is incorrect. I'm not normally one for bothering about anachronism, but it really affected my enjoyment of this film.
Review of Deathwatch
