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If there is one war that remains untouchable without criticism in American society - it is the second World War. The Allies (especially the United States) were the “good” guys and the Axis powers were the “bad” guys. This is unquestionable in American society. And perhaps there has been no better popular medium that has been used to celebrate the United States victory in this war then films.

How does one even begin to describe such a monstrous film? Is it even comparable to any other war film? Is it even comparable to any kind of film? If I were to attempt to describe it I would say it is a mixture of Apocalypse Now, The Thin Red Line, Schindler’s List, and The Shining. And I mention The Shining because, along with being at times slightly similar in style, Come and See is as much a horror film as it is a war film.

When Sergio-Leone-esque music kicking in over the credits you know you’re in for a fun ride. It sets the tone for the rest of the film too. It is very much a Western set in World War II. There is even a direct reference to Mexican standoffs.

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Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships; this was the film that pulled Ingrid Bergman from the riches of Hollywood into the tiny budgets of Italian cinema. That shows the impact of this film.