Typically, when an actor makes the jump into the director’s chair, they prefer to make small films, straightforward character studies that plays to their strengths. Think of Denzel Washington directing Antwone Fisher, or Tom Hanks’ Larry Crowne, or Ben Affleck’s ever-expanding oeuvre of films set in Boston starring Afflecks. But there are exceptions. Think of Warren Beatty’s Red, or Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves — both big, burly, epic message movies about an overlooked period in history. To that list, you can now add In the Land of Blood and Honey, written and directed by Angelina Jolie. The film follows the strange romance between a Serbian soldier and a Muslim woman in war-torn Bosnia.
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I wish that Angelina Jolie would make a movie in Armenia. Hollywood should do more films there.
WOW
Double WOW. Since the audio on my computer isn’t working right now, I watched this trailer without sound. Depressing but potent imagery. Interesting shots and p.o.v…. Very impressed so far.
Looks solid.
Looks pretty good. I do see the Brangelina/Aniston metaphor though.
OMG GET OVER IT!!!!
I think StewyFan is kidding…(I HOPE StewyFan is kidding)….
looks actually amazing..n it probably is because its been released in december for oscar consideration.
It looks really good, actually.
albeit a bit depressing…and so close to Christmas too.
Potent subject-matter, certainly.
Looks really good!
strong trailer, I wonder if the actual film will deliver all the tension, drama and strange beauty of the trailer…
I predict she will get a best director Oscar nom for this!
Quite a good trailer, I hope it delivers. I do love Angelina Jolie.
it looks powerful
WOW! Go Angie. Looks amazing!!
Scary good. Even the trailer breaks your heart a little.