what a perfect example of less be more . kurt russell ( sgt . todd ) only have 72 line and and something like 104 word . what a challenge . like a black and white photo and when your mind eye have to fill in the blank and the facial expression and the physical drama and the emotive gesture and all combine to make a strong impact . this be one of those top 5 movie i can not live without and right up there with the classic like road warrior . if you like this and check out mad max 2 and the road warrior and braveheart both star mel gibson . also gladiator with russell crowe and connie nielsen who be in soldier also . the thirteenth warrior star antonio banderas and blade runner star harrison ford .