“Private Peaceful 2012” is a heart-wrenching war drama about the bond between two brothers, set in the backdrop of World War I. The film follows the journey of Tommo Peaceful, who recalls his life and experiences leading up to his court martial while awaiting execution at dawn. Through flashbacks, we see the close relationship between Tommo and his elder brother Charlie, portrayed as inseparable as two halves of a whole. But as fate would have it, they are separated by war and their paths diverge, leading them on different journeys through life – one marked by bravery and sacrifice, the other by fear and disillusionment. In the end, both men stand united in their love for each other amidst a world torn apart by violence and conflict.
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Review
Private Peaceful – A Tale of Bravery and Love in the Midst of War
The movie ‘Private Peaceful’ directed by Pat O’Connor is an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel of the same name. It is a story set during the First World War that follows the lives of two brothers, Tommo (George Mackay) and Charlie Peaceful (Jack O’Connell), as they battle to survive in the trenches.
The movie starts with Tommo, who is now 18 years old, awaiting punishment for a crime he didn’t commit. He is facing a firing squad and reflecting on his life. The story then flashes back to when Tommo and Charlie were young boys growing up in rural England.
It’s clear from the start that Charlie is protective of his younger brother and stands up for him against bullies. They both fall in love with a girl named Molly (Alexandra Roach) when they are children, but as they grow older, it becomes evident that Molly has eyes only for Charlie.
As soon as War breaks out, both brothers enlist to fight for their country. They are sent to France where they find themselves in one of the bloodiest battles in history, The Battle of the Somme. With death all around them, Tommo and Charlie must rely on each other to stay alive.
Throughout the movie, we witness the horrors of war through Tommo’s eyes. We see him lose friends and comrades in battle; we see him carrying out dangerous missions behind enemy lines.
The performances by both George Mackay and Jack O’Connell are outstanding. They bring depth and emotion to their roles, making us care about what happens to them.
Alexandra Roach also delivers a great performance as Molly, the girl caught between two brothers who love her equally but differently.
The cinematography by Jerzy Zielinski captures beautifully both the beauty of rural England and the horror of war. The score by Rachel Portman adds to the emotional impact of the story.
Private Peaceful is a powerful movie that highlights the courage and bravery of young soldiers who went to fight for their country, but it also tells a story of love and loyalty between two brothers who would do anything for each other.
The movie’s historical accuracy is noteworthy, as it accurately depicts the life of soldiers during World War I. It also sheds light on issues such as class division, corruption, and injustice that were prevalent at the time.
The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. However, some criticized it for being too sentimental and predictable. Nevertheless, it was a commercial success and grossed over two million pounds at the UK box office.
In conclusion, Private Peaceful is a beautiful movie that will make you laugh, cry and leave you with a sense of gratitude for those who fought for our freedom. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, love and loyalty can be found.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 100
- Release : 2012-10-12
- Genre : Drama, Romance, War
- Cast : Jack O’Connell as Charlie Peaceful, George MacKay as Tommo Peaceful, Richard Griffiths as The Colonel, Frances de la Tour as Grandma Wolf, Maxine Peake as Hazel Peaceful
- Crew : Rachel Portman as Music, Jerzy Zielinski as Director of Photography, Humphrey Dixon as Editor, Pat O’Connor as Director, Jack Bowyer as Executive Producer
- Popularity 7.069
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : 0
- Company : Fluidity Films
- Summary : Set in the fields of Devon and the WW1 battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war, and the price of courage and cowardice.
- Tagline : Divided by love – United by war.
