Les Légions

I didn't knew about the Polish Independent War against Russia.

I've hear about it, but didn't knew much.

I liked this movie. Good, strong, dramatic, with lot of warfare good scenes, a not so important romance plot, but overal good film.

The low ratings for this film are unfair.

This film deserves much more appreciation.

Cinematography, acting, music and overall great movie and meeting, dare to say, exceeding Hollywood war films. Also respect for the Polish nation and people who had to fight so many wars to be independent.

Hope the ending will be better. but this is good movies

The movie shows how much strenght the Polish people have and their believe in their country during WOI. Impressive.

The movie tells the story of Polish Legions that fight for the reestablishment of their motherland after 123 years of the Partition of Poland. While the historical aspects are presented quite well, underlying the patriotism and bravery of the Legionairies, the romantic plot that emerges between a deserter Jozek, a Legionairy Tadek and a young fighting woman Ola seems to lack some resolution. Female lead acting isn't the strongest, the emotional aspects seem to be missing, and the character of Ola ultimately appears to be bland and shallow, especially in the way she treats Józek in the end. Jozek is a much more complex character: withdrawn, brave, distant and a bit of a loner, he makes an intriguing individual. The actor definitely delivers. He deserves a better confrontation with Tadek and Ola as the way the love story ends seems like an unfinished business, something that was nice when it was needed but was ultimately shrugged off by the girl in a surprisingly emotionless way. All in all, it's a great movie about Polish people and their incredible patriotic spirit. I just wish the romance was at least half as powerful as the will of the Legionaries to recover their home.