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To End All Wars (2001)

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Reviews Counted:11

Fresh:7

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Based on a horrifying true story from World War II and adapted from the autobiographical book by survivor Ernest Gordon, TO END ALL WARS tells the brutal tale of a group of Scottish soldiers who... Based on a horrifying true story from World War II and adapted from the autobiographical book by survivor Ernest Gordon, TO END ALL WARS tells the brutal tale of a group of Scottish soldiers who discover just how evil war can be. Major Campbell (Robert Carlyle), Gordon (Ciaran McMenamin), Dusty (Mark Strong), and American Lieutenant Reardon (Kiefer Sutherland) are captured by the Japanese. Beaten, starved, and brutalized, they are then forced to work on the "Railway of Death," building track through an impossibly dense jungle. David L. Cunningham's film focuses on the battles within each individual soldier, adding even more gravity to the picture. [More]

Starring: Robert Carlyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Ciaran McMenamin, Masayuki Yui

Starring: Robert Carlyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Ciaran McMenamin, Masayuki Yui, Mark Strong

Director: David L. Cunningham

Director: David L. Cunningham
Screenwriter: Brian Godawa

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12/31/08
Dennis Harvey
Dennis Harvey
Variety
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Its message of costly sacrifice and hard-won reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel, and the fact that this story is drawn from actual events demands attention.

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11/01/06
Ron Reed
Ron Reed
Christianity Today

...there's no denying that the story it's telling is a fascinating one.

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07/20/04
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

the unoriginal presentation, which often favors hitting us over the head when restraint would be far more enticing, leaves much to be desired

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06/16/04
David Thomas
David Thomas
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06/13/04
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
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Extremely well-made, this film looks excellent and features strong performances from the entire cast.

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12/05/03
Rich Cline
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02/28/03
Arizona Republic

There's so much cynical and calculated religion these days that it's nice to see, regardless of one's wartime affiliation, a traditional Christian forgiveness that really does have the power to redeem.

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02/26/03
Luke Y. Thompson
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01/24/03
Nikki Tranter
Nikki Tranter
PopMatters

More grueling than rewarding.

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12/05/02
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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A vivid but uneven film.

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12/05/02
Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson
L.A. Weekly

Director David L. Cunningham, working on a small budget, skillfully combines scenes of action and anxiety with substantial character development.

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10/20/02
Ed Scheid
Ed Scheid
Boxoffice Magazine

An ensemble effort that recalls other great POW movies, Wars boasts many superb performances.

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05/17/02
David Hunter
David Hunter
Hollywood Reporter

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