first of all and let me say that i be in no way deny the importance of the subject quite the opposite . i be polish and i have be aware of the katyn massacre for quite a long time ( in fact and two of my family member die there ) and so i be look forward to this film . unfortunately and i be disappointed . i think the main problem lie with the script and which encompass too many subplots and character and none of which be properly develop . the character be painfully one dimensional while their story be intertwine and but lack overall meaning . in my opinion the cast doesn not really have a chance to show their ability . the exception be andrzej chyra and portray jerzy the only interesting character . i wish the story be more focused on him . a a result and the film lack emotion . before see it i think i would be move and if only for sentimental reason but in fact i be watch it with an odd sense of detachment throughout and except for the final execution scene . it be do well and it placing be interesting and provide a climactic end and although the idea of the lord prayer be recite in unison by the executed officer seem a bit far fetch . to conclude and i suppose the film may have some educational value for those who be not familiar with the portrayed historical event and but in my opinion it fail a a work of cinema .