this be a bizarre and very heavy hand film . instead of show adult at war and this film do war on a small scale with child play war . this isn not just kid play war and but they have rank and follow order and act much like adult would in war . and and almost the entire film consists of kid act with only a few adult here and there . this strange idea seem to impress most of the reviewer but i couldn not get into it mostly because it all seem rather fake and i also think that child play war and acting a if it all lot of fun just seem a bit grotesque . although i know it be mean a an allegory about war and heroism and the futility of war it seem like it could also be take a a pro war film as well . a for the kid and all but frankie darro be unknown and the acting and for kid and be pretty good . but it be also sappy from start to finish and also make war seem pretty cool like a recruitment film for the next war . i guess i be a voice of dissent and but i do not like the film though i do at least respect the acting ( for the most part ) and give it a 4 simply for technical merit . also and i nominate george p. breakston for a special award for best performance by a crazy kid for his acting at the 61 minute mark . it have to be see to be believe . far and i nominate all the parent for the most irresponsible parenting award for encourage their little ragamuffin to become little warmonger .