What’s Christmas Without A Big ‘Ol War Movie?

What’s with all the war movies set out in prime movie season, wonders Frank Rich. “Intentionally or not, three of the four new Christmas war movies play on our current fears rather than reprise the slam-dunk triumphalism of “Top Gun.” And they do so even though most of them are top-heavy with creative talent (actors, directors, screenwriters) who hail from countries in the coalition of the willing (England, Australia, Japan, even Romania).”