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Gallipoli | Year: 1981 Classification: Action/Adventure Directed: - Peter Weir Actors/Actresses: - Mark Lee - Mel Gibson Really a very good film This is a really fantastic movie, but not for the reason that might at first glance attract a viewer. It is a war movie, but not really. Don't watch this movie expecting a lot of action and adventure, it is definitely not "Saving Private Ryan". Australia's coming of age This movie is superb. In response to the commentary below, England may have lost more men than the ANZACs, but it is also true that proportionally more Australians and New Zealanders per head of population were lost than any other country involved in the war. ANZAC day has more meaning to many Australians than Australia day. If you had ever been present at the dawn service @ Gallipoli itself or at any of the war memorials throughout the country or at the Cenotaph in Sydney, you would agree. I am Australian, of Australian parents and my great grandfather served @ Galipoli. To denigrate those who died there is to denigrate Australia and the point at which it is generally regarded Australia became a nation. This movie is not a celebration of war. It is a celebration of those who fought and serves to demonstrate that war is ultimately a foolish waste of life. Mel Gibson's acting is very strong and the soundtrack is in parts haunting. This movie is a must see for Australians in particular and others in general. WHAT MANY REVIEWERS FAIL TO NOTICE... IS THE BRAVERY OF THE TURKISH ARMY, AND THE INCREDIBLE HUMANITY LESSONS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE TURKISH COMMANDER:(SPEAKING FOR ENEMY SOLDIERS) Buy Gallipoli at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Gallipoli Search with the Priority Search Engine on Gallipoli This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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