Special unit IQ

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Movie
German title Special unit IQ
Original title A midnight clear
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1992
length 104 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
Rod
Director Keith Gordon
script Keith Gordon
production Bill Borden ,
Dale Pollock
music Mark Isham
camera Tom Richmond
cut Don Brochu
occupation

Special Unit IQ (original title: A Midnight Clear ) is an American war drama from 1992 . Directed by Keith Gordon , who also wrote the screenplay based on a novel by William Wharton .

action

The action takes place in December 1944 in the Ardennes . Will Knott leads a reconnaissance unit whose soldiers were put together because of the high intelligence quotient . It originally consisted of twelve soldiers, but half of them have already been killed. One day the unit finds the frozen bodies of two soldiers - a German and an American. Someone notices the corpses appear to be dancing together. Later the soldiers settle down on a farm.

The scouts meet a German unit. After several careful advances, they get in touch and exchange Christmas presents. It turns out that the members of the German unit are afraid of the upcoming Ardennes offensive and want to surrender. However, they are concerned about their families, against whom acts of revenge could be carried out if they were considered cowards at home. They therefore agree that the surrender should take place after a feigned fight. During this action, real fights accidentally occur because Vance, who was supposed to be staying at the homestead, was not let in on the plan. All Germans as well as Paul and Stan die here.

The surviving Americans reach the location of their regiment's camp, which has been relocated in the meantime. They hide from passing German associations. Since they are now behind enemy lines and do not know exactly where they are, they decide on a ruse. They throw away their weapons and fake paramedics carrying a wounded soldier (in reality Paul's body). In this way they reach the American front line unscathed. Back at their regiment, they are immediately sent back to the front.

Reviews

Vincent Canby wrote in the New York Times on April 24, 1992 that the film was made of serious anger and discipline. Only sometimes is he close to leaving his path. The pictures taken in Park City, Utah are impressive. The portrayals of Gary Sinise, Ethan Hawke and Arye Gross would dominate the film.

Film-Dienst wrote that the film was "conventionally staged" and "clumsily dubbed" . His "dealing with war and violence" fall "too often unintentionally funny" out.

Awards

Keith Gordon was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award in 1993 for the script .

backgrounds

The film was shot in Utah . Its production amounted to an estimated 5 million US dollars . The film grossed around $ 1.5 million in US cinemas. On May 27, 1993 it was shown at the Australian Adelaide Film Festival .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Vincent Canby's film review, accessed March 18, 2008
  2. ^ Special Unit IQ in the Lexicon of International FilmsTemplate: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used , accessed on March 18, 2008
  3. ↑ Filming locations for A Midnight Clear, accessed March 18, 2008
  4. ^ Box office results for A Midnight Clear, accessed March 18, 2008
  5. ^ A Midnight Clear release dates, accessed March 18, 2008