The film unfolds with a familiar plot of a Belgian farmer leading his village against German plunderers, yet lacks originality and depth.
Iain Glen stands out in his role as Leonard Lambert, yet the overall delivery feels disjointed, especially with varying actress accents.
The portrayal of German characters oscillates between menace and ambiguity, with the son of the commander representing a clichéd sadistic image of war.
The film attempts to balance violence and philosophical musing on nature's indifference, but ends up presenting familiar and tired clichés.
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