Instrument of War (2017) User Reviews (13)

Very good movie, well worth watching

[mikaelo67 · 7/10 · 5 March 2019]

I always get suspicious when I see a movie a few years old with very few reviews. But I decided to give this one a shot.

It's not the most captivating story I have ever seen. But it's a quality movie with a good script and good acting. My ratings are usually 1 or 2 below what's been given previously on IMDB. But this time I actually rated it higher than the previous ratings.

It's a really good movie, no violence at all. It's a war movie with a twist that leaves you with a great feeling. I definitely recommend watching it.

Average but entertaining film in my opinion.

[mcleanmuir · 6/10 · 14 July 2019]

Slow at times, acting not that great but I watched it to the end. It is a TV movie at best.

Based on true events. Violin strings and heartstrings.

[derek917 · 7/10 · 10 April 2020]

This film obviously isn't a big budget Hollywood blockbuster, but I was pleasantly surprised how much it held my attention. It's not up there with The Great Escape, but still a decent WWII movie. All sides suffer during a war and that certainly comes across.The 'instrument' referred to in the title is a violin, so this movie would appeal to anyone who plays one. The acting is okay and the script could have been better. A sincere attempt at showing life in a prisoner of war camp under Nazi rule. Worth a watch.

War is not black or white.

[ionut-burloiu · 7/10 · 22 June 2021]

Definetly worth to watch if you like ww2 movies based on real life. It is not action packed or too much violence, however it does give you an idea of what life was for some soldier prisoners during those times. It does leave you with a great fealing in the end... war is not black or white.

Boring

[svader · 1/10 · 25 June 2019]

Terrible acting . . .

When they capture the American the locals all start speaking perfect English.

Terrible acting.

All very clean and just horrible

Beautiful movie

[ger55champ · 10/10 · 16 June 2019]

Seriously How can this score 6.2 . This movie is outstanding .Beautifully acted and very touching for a war movie Very well worth watching

30 mins

[watcher2019 · 3/10 · 14 May 2020]

I lasted about 30 mins cos the acting was a little stilted and the story line not very good. The making of a violin, really? Might be a pleasant enough film but i think there are better ones out there to watch. Maybe it will be on TV one rainy sunday. Not even being in C19 lockdown makes me want to watch the rest of it today.

Beautiful

[sarahjane365 · 10/10 · 8 August 2020]

I don't understand the poor ratings for this. Sure if you're looking for something with all the action of Saving Private Ryan then you won't find that here but this is a beautiful film and it is the message you should take from it. Someone has rated this a 3, only watching 30 minutes of it and mocking it for being about making a violin. This is a true story and it warms my heart that in those desperate times this is something they did just to get through.

The Greater Escape

[happyinthehaze · 9/10 · 6 May 2022]

A touching and endearing war film, where the violence has been replaced by a violinist. The unexpected twist at the end is heartwarming, and the end credits will have you in tears. I simply have to visit that museum. Wonderful movie.

A poignant story, well told.

[fencoll · 10/10 · 28 July 2019]

A true story of imprisoned WWII allies shot down over Germany doing what they can to keep going in the PoW camp. Nicely and simply told, and very moving. A must see for any musicians - especially violinists.

Best War movies that don't have Violence but share love

[popupjunkie · 10/10 · 3 December 2017]

I just wish Lindsey Stirling play that Violin once, the same song Clair composed, it would be the best moment. :) Thanks for sharing this story with the whole world, there's always hope in the saddest moments. It was just one of the most comforting movies I've ever watched. Gave me a whole new view about the world, and the things we do, to survive, to live, for love, for country. Linsey please do this.

I loved this true war movie very good Christmas message and inspiration.

[bruce_amidon · 10/10 · 26 December 2017]

I am not a big movie watcher but this one really touched my heart. I actually watched it twice and would highly recommend that to everyone as I was surprised at small details that I missed that really added depth, understanding and more emotion the 2nd time through.

It tells a story

[cchpgc · 8/10 · 8 November 2022]

The movie was pretty draggy but had some good characters. The cooler was very hard on some to the point they went nuts which seemed a bit extreme for the amount of time spent locked up. It would have been great to find out what happened to the other main characters after the war but we were left guessing. Time went by but we never knew how much between the different major story points. It is not clear what happened when the Russians showed up and what about the retreating Germans. Lots of missed opportunities to flush out the story but you can do only so much in 90 minutes. The movie did end up having a happy ending.