Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)

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    {nF}remix said: March 02, 2006 12:06 AM

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    http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony/j...errychristmas/

    looks very promising! Oscar worthy
     

  2. Ahiga said: March 02, 2006 12:09 AM

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    Why release it in march though?

    Though I like the idea of a WW1 Movie, and all the more that it's taking a less obvious, blood and guts, approach.

    Regardless of accuracy, so long as the basic reality of it (That they actually laid down their arms to celebrate christmas) is achieved, I think it will be doing it's job, especially to convey such a moral.

    Both heartwarming and a little depressing at the same time.
     

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    IronBrig4 said: March 02, 2006 12:16 AM

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    It was probably released around Christmastime, but it takes at least a few months for foreign films to reach the US.

    That story is timeless. It's always good to see those men cast off the blinders of nationalism and to extend good will to one another.

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    Saint-Germain said: March 02, 2006 02:56 AM

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    Justinian said: March 02, 2006 07:50 PM

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    Oh sweet. I've always wanted to see a movie about the Christmas Truce.

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    GambleFish said: March 02, 2006 08:01 PM

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    Time had a good article about recent foreign films... sounds great!
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    Hub'ite said: March 02, 2006 09:11 PM

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    Hmm actually looks really good. I'll have to go see this one.
     

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    Plyco678 said: January 15, 2012 12:56 PM

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    I don't cry during movies, but this one almost did it for me. It is probably my favorite movie. Highly recommended.
     

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    Hilarion said: January 15, 2012 02:08 PM

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    A 6 year necropost!
     

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    Dr. Croccer said: January 15, 2012 02:44 PM

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    When I read the first post I didn't notice the dates and was about to post a picture of Slowpoke to make fun of the OP.

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