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I have found that the Iranian movies are deeply moving. I also enjoyed "The Color of Paradise". The director seems to get "real people" to act out the parts. It seems so realistic that it becomes a documentary. I believe it was either nominated for Oscar for best foreign movie or actually won it. I am not sure - perhaps someone will tell me !

Wonderful movie !

Surprise, it was released on Historia (French counterpart of the History Channel) Of course it was dubbed in French, but it did not lose any of its suspense, almost claustrophobic atmosphere. The paratroopers were third-dimensional in character and even the German prisoner seemed believable ! Not the all good for our side and all bad for the enemy kind of script ! Excellent ! Would compete well with today's movies like Pearl Harbour, etc. etc. !

I was very disappointed with this movie as it was more like a made-for-tv movie. The battle scenes, though grandiose (casts of thousands !!) were repetitive and not exciting at all. I should have read the number of stars it was given before going to see it !