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‘Highest rated’ WWII movie with ‘sickening 25-minute sequence from hell’ is the ‘most disturbing film’ viewers have ever seen

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Published 16:34 25 Oct 2024 GMT+1

‘Highest rated’ WWII movie with ‘sickening 25-minute sequence from hell’ is the ‘most disturbing film’ viewers have ever seen

The film was such a difficult watch for some viewers it gave them nightmares

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

Fans of this highly praised World War 2 movie have said they had to pause between atrocities but have also called it one of the most brilliant war films ever.

At this point, there are hundreds of World War 2 films to choose from, but one film has been hailed as one of the best ever.

While you might immediately think the film in question is Steven Spielberg's phenomenal Saving Private Ryan, this WW2 film actually predates that classic.

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The film was released back in 1985 by Soviet filmmaker Elem Klimov and according to its fans, it is not for the faint hearted.

The film has been called amazing but a hard watch (Belarusfilm/ Mosfilm)
The film has been called amazing but a hard watch (Belarusfilm/ Mosfilm)

Praising the film on social media, some users have expressed just how difficult a film it is to watch but have said it is also impactful and thought-provoking.

The film has also been well-received by critics and maintains an impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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It currently holds a 90 percent rating on the Tomatometer and a 96 percent rating on the popcorn meter.

Time Out’s list of Top WW2 movies also puts this film in its number one spot over a lot of expected favorites.

The film is none other than Come and See and follows a young boy, Florya, as he joins the Soviet Army against his family's wishes after an invasion by German forces.

When he eventually returns to his village, he finds they have been massacred.

The film shows the ruthlessness and horrors of war, most notably with a memorable ‘climax’ scene.

Without giving too much away, according to a Collider report, the scene is described as ‘the most sickening depiction of wartime Hell ever shot’.

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On Twitter, fans of the film have echoed similar sentiments towards the film and its final moments.

One user wrote: “Come and See, 1985, Elem Klimov. Everyone needs to see this.

“It is one of the bleakest, meanest, and most punishing films you'll see but it is necessary to watch. Come and See is arguably the greatest WW2 film ever made/will ever be made.”

The film has been well rated by critics and general viewers (Belarusfilm/ Mosfilm)
The film has been well rated by critics and general viewers (Belarusfilm/ Mosfilm)

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Another commented: “Come and See is one of the most impactful, deeply disturbing films about war ever made.”

A third wrote: “The violence and cruelty in this movie... I had a nightmare of that movie. The first and last time I had nightmares after a movie,”

Another added: “I had to take breaks in between atrocities. It was too much but in a good way.”

While it might not be easy viewing, according to fans, it is just as important to watch this anti-war film as it is seeing the spectacle of modern war flicks.

Featured Image Credit: Belarusfilm

Topics: World War 2, Film and TV

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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