First, this is the best performance of Christian Bale I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing. I loved loved loved the way he portrayed that character. That set of the beautiful relationship the three leads had which were all amazing.

Not sure how much of the story ia true to life, but I loved the feeling of the bond they developed in Amsterdam. Actually wanted to cry because something similar happened to me when I lived in Portugal.

The way it revealed itself and the climax were great. I had to write this review because it's one of the best films I've ever seen. Deserves awards for its score, wardrobe, directing, script, at least best actor for Christian Bale and ideally best supporting actor for either of the other two leads. The guy from I Robot was also well cast.

I think anyone that knows anything about world war 1 will like it, people that like romance, and indeed most adults. Itts a great mystery leading to a beautiful drama that is very touching. Who wouldn't like it? Probably people under age of 18 won't appreciate the human aspects, nor understand (or care about) the struggle against fascism we had in Europe and US.

Please please just watch it. First 10 mins may make you wonder if it will be boring, but after that you will be rivited.