To simply say that Waltz with Bashir is just another war documentary would be an understatement of sizzler-sized proportions. Writer, director, and fellow interviewer Ari Folman’s roto-scoped documentary (think A Scanner Darkly) examines painful yet sometimes beautiful accounts of the Lebanese invasion of 1982. The interviews held are all proposed by Folman in his attempt to remember what happened the day he emerges from an Oceanside bath in a birth like manner and is then flooded by a surge of hysterical civilian locals. The animation is beautiful, truly a sight to be seen. For those intimidated by the nature of a dry documentary, fear not for Waltz with Bashir is very much a plot driven film. The use of animation allows for freedoms such as war scene recreations and I can guarantee the very beauty of this film will keep at least your eyes glued to the screen.  What you have here is brilliant filmmaking. Whether you’re a fan of action-oriented firefights, philosophical discussions on life or just even want to hear some great music (because this film’s soundtrack is excellent), Waltz with Bashir will have something for you. You should not go without seeing this film. – [DVD] [Blu-Ray]

Animation/Biography/Drama/War

Rated R

DVD Release Date: 6/23/09

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