Generation War
Music Box Films | Release Date: January 15, 2014
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fussbudgetJan 20, 2014
I just absolutely love this mini-series and how the story line conveyed was just magnificent! When I heard about Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter, I thought it would be like the German version of the Band of Brothers; in the perspective of theI just absolutely love this mini-series and how the story line conveyed was just magnificent! When I heard about Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter, I thought it would be like the German version of the Band of Brothers; in the perspective of the German Wehrmacht fighting with their 'band of brothers' in wars like Op. Barbarossa and in France but it was completely something else, something deep. Although it does show some perspective of the war through the Wehrmacht soldiers (just like Maj. Winters, Nixon, etc. in Band of Brothers), this focused on the lives of 5 friends, which 2 of them shares experiences of their life in the 'homefront' and what is happening in Germany itself; not entirely focused on the war effort. I cannot say much without giving too much spoilers (which is all of what I was going to say after this); you just have to watch it. I do not know whether this "Generation War" move is condensed or made shorten, I'm not sure because I don't want to watch it because I've watch the original. But if the critics gave this an average score based on the cut version or condensed version to fit into the theater, they should watch the miniseries.

Btw, Katharina Schüttler's song "Mein kleines Herz" is excellent and very deep and sad! I just had to buy the song after I heard it.… Expand
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Meth-dudeMay 26, 2019
Supported by great acting performances, good cinematography, likable characters and a a satisfyingly tragic ending, Generation War more than holds it's own and is a surprisingly entertaining mini-series.
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claudialMay 8, 2014
The clichés "gripping, captivating, compelling and enthralling" do not do this German WWII drama justice: I was entranced. Perhaps the best word to describe it is "beautiful", although "haunting" has merit too. Often harrowing andThe clichés "gripping, captivating, compelling and enthralling" do not do this German WWII drama justice: I was entranced. Perhaps the best word to describe it is "beautiful", although "haunting" has merit too. Often harrowing and heartbreaking, Generation War is saturated with foreboding and suspense. Scenes of horrific violence and warfare are offset with moments of acute, aching poignancy.
I withheld giving Generation War a perfect 10 only due to the implausibility of certain aspects of the character Viktor.… Expand
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LiberallyGuiltyJul 13, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliantly filmed and excellently scripted, "Generation War" treads carefully on the subject of what it was like to be a citizen of Nazi Germany during WW2, yet delivers a compelling storyline nonetheless.

"Generation War" enjoys outstanding performances from its cast. I found Miriam Stein as Charlotte downright charming and thought that Tom Schilling and Volker Bruch gave very convincing performances as two brothers serving in the Wehrmacht who both become disillusioned with the war in very different ways. From a storytelling point of view, the character arcs of all five of the main protagonists alone earn the mini-series high marks.

As far as historical accuracy, having read history texts that include letters and statements from Germans during the second world war, I think that "Generation War" is tenuously believable, although it depicts five young people whose views start out on the more socially liberal side of the German political spectrum during this time period. (Spoilers to follow) I encountered a few moments during this film plot-wise where I could not suspend disbelief: namely when the character Viktor escapes from a moving train and when a Russian POW character whom Charlotte betrays early in the movie later returns as a Soviet NKVD officer. However, I consider both of those to be minor issues that did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the movie.

Few countries have had to bear such existential guilt as the Germans have concerning WW2, and it is a subject that most modern Germans will avoid discussing. I can imagine that "Generation War" (called "Our Mothers, our Fathers" in German) would have a very different impact on a German audience than it did on me as an American with an academic interest in history.… Expand
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robrobertsOct 27, 2014
I really loved watching this miniseries. some parts are pretty far fetched but you can put that down to creative license. If you have an interest in WW2 then this is well worth a watch.
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HomelesssJun 4, 2017
What is war? What is a soldier? What is right and what is wrong? What will you do when your country asks you to kill innocent children and women? The perfect story of five friends who think they will save their country from a great war, andWhat is war? What is a soldier? What is right and what is wrong? What will you do when your country asks you to kill innocent children and women? The perfect story of five friends who think they will save their country from a great war, and their psychology in the war.… Expand
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QuardiaJun 16, 2017
Bu tür mini serileri gerçekten çok seviyorum. Bu seriyi ilk gördüğüm zaman Band of Brothers havası var gibi geldi nedense. Aslında izlediğim zaman da fikrim pek değişmedi. Aslında Alman görüşünden Band of Brothers gibiydi. Tek oturuştaBu tür mini serileri gerçekten çok seviyorum. Bu seriyi ilk gördüğüm zaman Band of Brothers havası var gibi geldi nedense. Aslında izlediğim zaman da fikrim pek değişmedi. Aslında Alman görüşünden Band of Brothers gibiydi. Tek oturuşta izleyebileceğiniz harika bir mini-seri. Şiddetle tavsiye ediyorum.… Expand
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Vanea078025698Aug 7, 2020
Best movie 2014 .........................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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