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I was looking forward to seeing this as the book one The man Booker prize in 2014. I knew it was going to be harrowing to watch, but it's important that these stories are told and that we never forget what people went through in the Second World War. What the Japanese put the prisoners of war through is unimaginable.

Some reviews complain about the cinematography being dark and murky, but it shows the reality of being in the jungle, the heat, humidity and filth.

Some of the dialogue is rather modern and I think they should've had an Australian actor playing the older Dorrigo. However, I enjoyed watching Odessa Young who is very good, as is Jacob Elordi.

A moving story well told.

This is the only Wes Anderson film that I've seen at the cinema where people have walked out. I am a fan but recently the stilted conversation between the characters and the silliness has become a bit tedious.

The production and the visuals are always beautiful and precise, but even that is getting a bit repetitive.

There are some great performances, Michael Cera it was fantastic and Benicio Del Toro was also great. Unfortunately, the story was lacking.

For all the great actors that Wes Anderson attracts and the small cameos they are happy to do is fun to see who you can recognise but that's it. Not his finest.

This mesmerising mammoth of a film was a treat for the eyes starting from the opening credits which were so stylish and intriguing.

The acting, cinematography, costume design and score were wonderful. Adrien Brody deserves every award there is for his performance. And Guy Pearce hasn't been better. Daniel Bloomberg's score is haunting and beautiful.

The first half before the intermission (unnecessary IMO) was the most enjoyable and memorable.

There were certain storylines which could have been edited without losing anything from the plot, and avoided the necessity of the intermission.

Definitely a classic.