Well made but overly soapy WWI drama featuring the usual mix of niave young recruits, hardened veterans and foppish officers who bond/squabble until the inevitable anti-war based conclusion.
Paul Nicholls, Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy
Stuck in their putrid, claustrophobic trench, 17-year-old Billy Macfarlane and his mates desperately try to distract themselves from what is rapidly approaching – by whatever means necessary. Only a s...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 18, 2003
Stats: 65 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (65)
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February 6, 2007
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November 8, 2009
I was not disappointed in this production at all as I went in not knowing what was in store for me, or the boys in the trench. The film is set bound with in the British trenches of World War I and this adds to the claustrophobia of the situation. For me this tale was a nail bitte...( read more)
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July 3, 2009
Cillian Murphy is in it so I NEED 2 SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 30, 2009
The trench is a good hard hitting gritty drama about life in the trenches during the first world war. The acting is great from Daniel Craig as the hard edged Sgt. Danny Dyer gives a great performance as soldier with a perchant for porn and even a early entry from Cillian Murphy w...( read more)
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July 17, 2008
wow i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is an ok war movie...this is nothing special but i guess its ok 2 see..this is a strange role 4 daniel craig - mr. james bond to play but this is an ok movie 2 watch its nothing special but its alright 2 watch...thi...( read more)
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April 11, 2008
Not very good; the sets and lighting are pretty dire - a shame really, as it had potential.
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April 6, 2008
The story of the men in the trench during the Battle of the Somme. Daniel Craig of James Bond fame is in it
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