One Man's War (1990)

	Lisa A.

2 out of  2  people found this review helpful

True story based on events when a Paraguayan doctor (Anthony Hopkins) files suit against authorities responsible tortuous death of his son. Except for Hopkins who can surely self-direct despite the aptitude of a director, the acting is a bit stilted & doesn't flow well, almost as if cast members are reading from their script scene by scene. Like other reviewers unfamiliar w/the story, Hopkin's British accent made me believe he was a English subject married to a Paraguayan native. However, one particular scene in which Filitarga temporarily snaps as he battles an uphill battle practically alone, redeems the film & catches the viewers attention to an unsatisfactory ending. However, in that the film was done one year from the date of incident, perhaps that is why it ends w/the brief recap as the daughter leaves to find the torturer at large. A remake might tell the story the way it needs to be told.

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	Sharice R.

1 out of  1  people found this review helpful

I felt that it was dragged out a little bit but overall good movie.

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	Barbara B.

0 out of  0  people found this review helpful

The movie was well made, well acted and informative. Find Lisa A.'s review for the info. Her's was a great bit of information.

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