Winter In Wartime (8.5/10)

Every boy has to grow up sometime, war is the ultimate trail for such a case. European films always seem to do things better. I got a few theories why. One is that they really do try to make the best film they can. "Winter In Wartime" looks authentic, is kind to the eye and works well with what was probably a small budget. The actors all do a fantastic job as the characters learn a lesson or two. This is a truly great movie an here's the kick... it's a Dutch movie.

The film takes place in Holland 1945, The Winter of Starvation. A young boy Michiel (I'm not going to list actors names here, I doubt you know anybody except for maybe one) witnesses a plane crash. A RAF plane is shot down and lands in the countryside. The Germans are garrisoned in the town and Michael's father, the former mayor is kind to them. He doesn't help them but his kindness is what Michiel despises. Michiel through some circumstances comes in contact with the pilot that was in the plane. The young pilot Jack is injured and Michiel looks to help.

I can say quite proudly that this Dutch film is really fantastic. It actually has some of the best pacing I've seen in years. The story movies around without ever reaching a slow point nor does it need constant action to keep your attention. Outside of some confusion where your left to guess some answers this film does just about everything right. "Winter In Wartime" is crafted nearly to perfection.

8.5/10
Recommendation: Want to learn something while being entertained? Well now you have a reason too.