Soapy melodrama about three brothers (Brad Pitt,Aidan Quinn, and Henry Thomas) and the woman they all love (Julia Ormond). Though the brothers are extremely close, raised on a Montana cattle ranch by their tough anti-government father (Anthony Hopkins), the flames of The Great War and that woman rip their relationship apart.
Unapologetically sentimental, pic breezes through a selection of Meaningful Moments, no time for intimacy throughout its two hour plus running time. Despite its status as a lightweight tearjerker, its well-acted and often very moving, with distinct characters that enthrall for the running time, just as long as it needs. Director Edward Zwick seems unable to make any other sort of film, but he does them well.
3 out of 5
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