Blu-ray Review – Assault on Hill 400

War is Hell. And it's potentially profitable for moviemakers. Stepping away from their usual "mockbuster" routine (including "Top Gunner," "Planet Dune," "Battle Star Wars," and "Independents' Day"), production company The Asylum looks to celebrate U.S.A. heroism in World War II with "Assault on Hill 400," which attempts to recreate the spirit of an endeavor from the 1940s, but retains the appearance of a low-budget effort from 2023. Director Christopher Ray ("3-Headed Shark Attack," "Dick Dickster") and writer George Clymer ("The Rebels of PT-218") strive to offer a respectful understanding of military danger and camaraderie, and that intent gets the movie to a certain level of engagement. However, silliness is unavoidable with some creative choices, and the general backyard atmosphere of "Assault on Hill 400" doesn't provide an epic cinematic quality to help bring the story to life. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com