On August 2, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the new war drama, Guernica, on DVD and Digital. The story has a little of everything – romance, intrigue, villains and violence. While parts of it feel a bit forced, it’s an important tale and it definitely holds your interest.

It is set in Spain in the middle of a civil war in 1937, with the Nazis aiding one side. Journalists are trying to get the real story out to their home countries but are being censored. An American journalist falls in love with a local press-office censor who tries to help him get the word out. However, German forces are about to attack the town and begin World War II. Will our heroes escape with their lives?

The storyline is exciting and gives us a glimpse into a terrible time in history. Overall, the movie isn’t bad. Camera angles are used for best dramatic effect and most of the relationships are believable. However, I feel that James D’Arcy and Jack Davenport both overact pieces of the plot. The love story and death scenes feel a little unnatural because of it. On the whole, though, the movie is enjoyable.

If you’re looking for a new World War II drama, you could do a lot worse than Guernica. It’s sometimes moving and always stimulating. Pick it up on DVD or grab it from your favorite online movie retailer.