If you want to watch a classic war epic without taking up 20GB of hard drive space, this specific encode is an excellent middle ground. You get modern color depth and full surround sound in a compact package.

Great "bang for your buck" regarding file size vs. visual quality. Excellent 5.1 audio for battle scenes. Smooth colors due to 10-bit encoding. 720p may feel slightly dated on very large screens.

: The 6-channel (5.1 surround) audio is essential for this movie. The roar of the planes and the explosions are much more immersive than a standard stereo track. Verdict

: It’s a "meat and potatoes" war movie. It uses a lot of actual combat footage from WWII documentaries, which gives it a gritty sense of realism but can look a bit jarring when spliced next to the polished Hollywood scenes.