THE THIN RED LINE Clip - 'Captured' (1998) Terrence Malick

THE THIN RED LINE Clip - "Captured" (1998) Terrence Malick

In 1942, Private Witt (Jim Caviezel) is a U.S. Army absconder living peacefully with the locals of a small South Pacific island. Discovered by his commanding officer, Sgt. Welsh (Sean Penn), Witt is forced to resume his active duty training for the Battle of Guadalcanal. As Witt and his unit land on the island, and the American troops mount an assault on entrenched Japanese positions, the story explores their various fates and attitudes towards life-or-death situations.
Release date: December 23, 1998 (USA)
Director: Terrence Malick

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[bobbyricigliano]

This film really needs to be seen more than once to appreciated. I saw it in the theater, and didn't really appreciate what I thought would be a typical war movie, which it isn't. In fact, I don't really know what it is, except that it is a masterpiece.

[ssalerno]

This is one of the most beautiful movies ever made. The light, the music, the chaos--just stunning, Pure poetry. It's the wind blowing through the tall grass. It's the devastating uncertainty of the soldiers trying to find a reason for their presence in this horror. This movie is a sublime meditation of everything that is wrong with us. And yet that it was made is our hope, Thank you, Terrence Malick and all who had a hand in this gorgeous masterpiece of cinema. Just breathtaking.

[glordit]

The Japanese solider at 5:56 basically says "Surrender, you killed my comrades, but I don't want to kill you.... You are surrounded... Please surrender"

[kamuy-x]

5:18 Surrender!
5:24 Surrender!
5:43 Surrender...!
5:48 Did you kill my comrade-in-arms?
5:55 Do you understand? (slightly nervous)
5:58 I don't want to kill you
6:02 Do you understand? (slightly nervous)
6:10 i don't want to kill you
6:15 already surrounded
6:15 Surrender obediently
6:20 Was it you... (sigh)
6:22 The man who killed my comrade-in-arms...
6:30 I...
6:32 Don't move!
6:39 Stop!
6:40 surrender!

[drkresearch]

One of those films that needs a few viewings to truly appreciate.

[StephenBrown-nxgd]

I've never seen the beauty of nature juxtaposed with war in such a way. This film is beyond me.

[DestinyAwaits]

This was more than just a movie. It was a spiritual experience.

[OmarRegalado-sp]

I'm a fan of Jim Caviazel since i saw this movie over and over again. My favorite war movie!

[Schuck.]

To call the film a masterpiece, is actually and the score alone deserves that title...

[Marioazul]

La primera vez que vi a Jim Caviezel fue en esta película y pensé "Este tipo es mágico....", tremenda actuación, un carisma incomparable!!!

[stoke]

This film is a absolutely fantastic piece of cinematography. I remember when I was in basic training it was put on for us to watch one evening during down time at a weekend. I was 20 years old and wet between the ears but thought I knew everything of the world. This film changed my whole perception of war, in that it’s not something to revel in and glorify but brings about the realisation that conflict is madness and has the ability to turn men in to beasts. It answered a lot of questions I needed answers to, and one week later at week 18 of basic I signed off. Why would I want to give my life for nonsense wars, initiated by inept corrupt politicians. I could quite easily have been involved in the Iraq and Afghan conflicts but can hold my head high in the knowledge that I made the right decision to not become involved in what I believe to be unjust illegal wars orchestrated by powerful men for monetary gain. I’m now 40 years old with a beautiful daughter and partner and from time to time I think about this film and what it meant to me at that time. Whilst I truly respect all those involved in war and all of it’s horrors I’m glad I saw the light for what it truly is.

[stuartbennett]

I've been to war and this film hits home on so many levels it's a triumph

[Buppasiri]

This movie should go on TV every night to educate people to think twice and think deeper on life.

[datvik]

4:46 Malick's portrayal of the Japanese troops almost as ominous beasts of the jungle, is so cool and fitting.

[johnbennett]

A cinematic masterpiece of a scene... period

[bierdlll]

Witt is the enlightened liberated mind in the midst of war. Surrounded, there was no fear or sense of self, only love and compassion at encountering fellow humans trapped in war. The Japanese soldier felt this and was bewildered and unsure as to how to respond.

[snowwalker]

The saddest clip of the entire film. When he saw at the bats staring at him, he knew this was the end.

[tatata]

Fun fact, Adrian Brody was meant to be the star of this movie and only found out just before the premiere that his role had been reduced to a bit part.

[TimothyReilly-tuuj]

I was an extra in this for about 5.5 months. We filmed in the upper Daintree area for 3.5 months alone. All the grass scenes were filmed on a property owned by a man called Harold Lee.

[randallf.]

The Japanese drum beat at that certain point is an awesome attention to detail and just adds to the epic sequence of this great epic film.