Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, James Caan... wow. A WWII historical fiction telling of Operation Market Garden, an allied offensive near the end of the war aimed at capturing several bridges and providing a ground path into the heart of Germany. Three different airborne divisions are dropped behind the lines and secure bridges while waiting for ground forces to catch up and reinforce. As the title suggests, that last bridge at Arnhem was just out of reach. It is a fascinating portrayal of the logistics of war, the ego and politics of war that affect decisions, and the sheer volume of life that is wasted. In this case, 35,000 men were dropped behind the lines and >10,000 lives are lost. A truly epic ensemble cast aptly demonstrating that there is no protagonist in war.
4 stars (out of 5)
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