FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

verbusen I really enjoyed this film. I saw it as "Regeneration" (not Behind The Lines which a reviewer said was shortened) which Amazon video recommended to me since I am a history buff and have been watching a lot of military documentaries there. I am a military veteran (US, served in Iraq), and have had nightmares in the past according to my wife, so when I watch programs about veterans I am emotionally more involved and usually in a more powerful way than a typical drama. It was a cathartic experience and a good cry for me. The film was very very interesting early on but all the different characters and a long playing time made me lose interest in spots. Watching it at home at my leisure was an added distraction.The moment that really impacted me was with John Neville's character using electro-shock in a tortuous way, very dramatic and hard to watch. I have no idea how accurate this film is (it doesn't seem very accurate with my perception of the early 1900's mental treatments, but maybe England was more advanced and war does advance medicine faster that peacetime does not), but it was a good watch for me. Great acting all around! Recommended for military drama fans, 9 of 10.

writers_reign One can only applaud Production Companies who invest in films like this which hold nothing for the Multiplex set and not even that much for the Art House circuit but in which every single person involved both Above and Below the line gives a hundred and ten per cent. What we have is an excellent adaptation of an excellent novel concerned mainly with the work of a small hospital/asylum in Scotland during World War I in which, like M*A*S*H in a much later conflict the job of the medical staff was to patch up the (in this case mentally as opposed to physically) wounded so that they can return to the Front and have another shot at getting killed. This theme is sufficient in itself to sustain a novel/film but in this case we also explore the discussions of two patients, Sigreid Sassoon and Wilfrid Owen, whose poetry about the First World War still resonates today. It's difficult to imagine an actor who could play the lead, Dr. Rivers, more effectively than Jonathan Pryce but it is churlish to single him out when every actor is worthy of praise. In short this is one of the Biggest 'small' films around and well worthy of respect.

notebookings "a moving account of troubled times". at times fluid, at times clunky this movie does exactly what it sets out to do...the depiction of the destruction - both in terms of lives and that of art - that war brings upon humankind. wonderful acting all round, from the main actors right down to the supporting cast especially in the final moving scene featuring a man looking introspective yet overwhelmed with joy who hugs and congratulates all around as the armistice bells signal the end of the war. this film brilliantly provokes the question, "what would i do?" sadly no film will ever bring us fully to the answer to that question but regeneration serves to move us that bit closer.

yossarian100 Regeneration is one of those films you know in advance is going to be painful to watch. Some of the images are quite strong, almost electric, and the photography is very good. Good performances combined with seriously good writing make this an important film to see.