Film Review – I Declare War

While perhaps not a common pastime, I’m sure most children have
experienced the fantasy of playing make-believe war. With the rules of
engagement clearly identified, the event largely consists of combatants
using the honor code to successfully pull off the imagery and intensity
of combat, all in good fun. “I Declare War” advances this dark
imagination, evoking real-world aggression with average suburban kids,
mirroring the pains of the battlefield with a cast of pre-teens, turning
their afternoon adventure into a bitter battle of repressed emotions
and advanced stratagem. It’s a film about children but not for children,
making it one of the more fascinating pictures of the year.
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