b4peace

Seems this film has left most viewers with only positive comments to make (quite rare actually). I agree with most of them.

This is a very believable film and is beautiful to watch in parts thanks to Scott's eye for design and natural beauty, esepecially regarding the use of light.

I was mesmerised to know how it was all going to end. I was so sure it was going to end tragically but then was surprised and elevated by the ending that showed the richness & depth of the human experience. I believe there's some meaning for us all in this movie. And I got to hear about this movie by accident!

An amazing quality of a film overall when you read about it's history, which was almost not made!

8/10

I was thinking about the people who have moved me in some way in my life and I remembered this little film, which didn't leave much of an impression here in Sydney unfortunately. Nevertheless, it is a representation of a real person, and what a life she lived! Most of us haven't the courage or daring to be one's true self in the way that Isabelle was. Thank God for a few brave souls to pave some less-travelled roads. Yes the film may have been slow-moving and a bit vague at times but I believe that it in some way reflected the mind of Isabelle herself, for things were not so clear cut for her, and she must have felt the irony of being able to be passed off as both genders at a time when roles were clearly defined. No, I was very glad to see a film such as this made. They number too few! (7/10)

So much could be said but words wouldn't be able to express the depth of emotion and reflection one goes through when seeing this film. It's a film that needs to be seen many times and every time something new is felt deep inside. It's not a film for everyone unfortunately. The world would be a different place if we lived from that place of realisation about the dreadfulness, futility and waste of war. Certainly the most intelligent film presentation about the craziness of war. I was particularly moved by the sensitivity and honesty with which the 'enemy' was filmed. A courageous film. And brilliant acting by all. A flawless film for me. 10 out of 10.