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Production Year: 2001 - Drama - Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over more

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September 1942. The German Army has advanced to the gates of Stalingrad. The Russian Army holds on desperately. It is so poorly equipped that every pair of soldiers is given a...
more...single rifle--the second man only gets the weapon when the first is cut down. Trapped in no man's land between the opposing armies, Russian recruit Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law) finally acquires a rifle from Political Officer Danilov (Joseph Fiennes). Danilov is astonished when Zaitsev picks off several German officers. On their return to the Russian lines, Danilov writes about Zaitsev's exploits in the army newspaper. Zaitsev is assigned to a sniper unit. He kills more German officers and, thanks to Danilov, becomes a hero. In retaliation, the Germans bring in sharpshooter Major Konig (Ed Harris) from Berlin--to hunt Zaitsev. The two snipers engage in a desperate duel, as the appalling Battle of Stalingrad rages.
In ENEMY AT THE GATES, director Jean-Jacques Annaud uses a palate of dull greens, blues, and greys to tell the powerful, true story of Russian sniper Vassili Zaitsev. The film is distinguished by fine performances from Law, Fiennes, Rachel Weisz as a female soldier, and Bob Hoskins as Nikita Khrushchev--with Harris particularly notable as the chilly, aristocratic Konig.





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Sniper Showdown In Stalingrad
A review by jonesmon on Enemy At The Gates DVD
March 27th, 2001


Author's product rating:   Enemy At The Gates DVD - rated by jonesmon

Did you enjoy it? Liked it 
Story Good 
Characters / Performances Good 
Special Effects Outstanding 
How does it compare to similar films? Good 

Advantages: cast, storytelling, setting
Disadvantages: another World War II movie

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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This is a well produced film about Russia's entry in World War II, and the cast is good. This film is about the exploits of a Russian soldier named Vassili(Jude Law) who is an excellent marksman. His friend Danilov(Joseph Finnes) is impressed by Vassili's sharpshooting skills and makes him a hero for the newpapers. There is a Russian woman named Tania(Rachel Weisz) who fights alongside the men.(Of course, Vassili and Danilov both love her). Not to be outdone, the German army sends its best sharpshooter, Major Koing(Ed Harris). His mission: take out Vassili. This is great! The duel begins between Vassili and Koing as Stalingrad watches. Bob Hoskins makes a great appearance as Nikita Khruschev. What is shocking is John Williams' Schlinder's List theme is used as credit for a score by James Horner. It was good, but overblown. But anyway, watch for it on video. Until then, take care and enjoy the movies. 
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