I'm surprised at some of the low scoring reviews, and can only assume some people object to certain aspects of the story line.
The film exposes the racism, even bigotry, that was prevalent at the time in the US, and also in the US Army, as well as the illegal conscription of minors. The story is based around this, and while it exploits similarities to the original, overall this was a heartwarming, if a little far fetched at times (But then so was the original!) story exposing the tragic realities of the time.
Not the most gripping film, especially having lost some of the originality to the first, it is however a little more realistic and well worth a watch.
Probably pitched at younger viewers, but as a family film, it works.
The film exposes the racism, even bigotry, that was prevalent at the time in the US, and also in the US Army, as well as the illegal conscription of minors. The story is based around this, and while it exploits similarities to the original, overall this was a heartwarming, if a little far fetched at times (But then so was the original!) story exposing the tragic realities of the time.
Not the most gripping film, especially having lost some of the originality to the first, it is however a little more realistic and well worth a watch.
Probably pitched at younger viewers, but as a family film, it works.