Visually it is beautiful shot but with music that overwhelms the film and its just plain boring. War movies are at their best when they show the true horror and sacrifice made by ordinary men. They should also be a visceral experience. Come and See with the sound effect of ringing ears is unforgettable. It's not that you can't do interesting war movies. Terence Maliks The Thin Red Line is a good example. This movies is too flat and style and cinematography is at the expensive of story. Whilst it won Oscars don't take that as a recommendation. So many movies have won awards which are just odd. Christopher Nolan has created some amazing movies but this one is a massive missed opportunity.