It makes sense to find producers continually working to bring Louis Pergaud’s 1912 novel, “The War of the Buttons,” to the big screen. Christophe Barratier’s French production is actually the fifth picture born from the original work, which spawned two features in 2011 alone. A tale of war that blends the innocence of youth with the realities of world conflict, “Buttons” is a seriocomic tale with ripe characterizations, opportunities for horseplay, and a piercing awareness of the evil that men do. Setting the story near the end of WWII, Barratier makes the viewing event obvious in theme and location, yet his classic Hollywood approach results in a satisfyingly glossy, endearingly acted movie. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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