'Passchendaele", the movie.

[Mauser720]

I guess I'm with alanint on this issue of historical accuracy. It bothers me to see such errors too. At least in some films the production crew will hire someone who is an expert just to ensure they maintain accuracy in uniforms and weapons, etc. The inaccuracies probably escape notice of the vast majority of people who view the film; however, those of us who pick up on details can not help noticing them. Yes, I think it is a distraction too.

[TennBill2]

I think, I too, have to agree. Thinking back over many movies, I get upset with certain things....those aspects that I'm familiar with. Having spent most of my life in the Army, I go berserk at seeing 'brass' on a uniform reversed, or upside down. Generals, or Privates, with long hair. Or, Winchesters with forestock removed to look like Henry's. Then, there are 'silencers' that make guns go 'Poof'. Uzi's with 3000 round clips. So, having said that, name a (war) movie that's accurate!

[Norme]

Despite it's flaws, this is an important movie, particularly so for Canadians. Canada lost over 60,000 men (out of a population at the time, of about 8 million), most of them in Flanders. I don't think our cousins north of the border will be too troubled by a few costume inaccuracies. Regards, Norm

[TennBill2]

I guess what caught my intention was the name of the film..........I'd never heard of it! I was flipping around looking for a movie..in lieu of some reality show like 'minute to win it', my God we've turned into a nation of morons. The opening scenes sure grabbed my attention. Over the years, I had occasion to work with some of the Canadian military and found them to be outstanding soldiers. I don' know if it was true, or where it may have been, but my Dad, long ago, laughingly said, On Sunday, the Germans and Americans would stop shooting and play cards.