A war movie without any fighting, it may disappoint those expectations, but is a wonderful look at the frustrations of the Gulf War and how disenfranchised that generation of soldiers was. Totally relevant and masterfully directed and acted.
I loved how amazing was this movie.
But I must say, when the end credits rolled (and I was thinking "who made this gem and why I don't know who they are") and Sam Mendes' and Roger Deakin's names showed up (yep, I didn't know they were the ones) I fucking cheered.
The ending is really good, but everything before that is just random nonsense that makes no sense. The scenes could easily be watched in any order and they would make as much sense. And they don't seem to relate to each other at all. Almost like watching a home video compilation.
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Siskoid
A war movie without any fighting, it may disappoint those expectations, but is a wonderful look at the frustrations of the Gulf War and how disenfranchised that generation of soldiers was. Totally relevant and masterfully directed and acted.lachyas
Roger Deakins is a god.Earring72
Fine war dramatylerdurden
a great movie, sad that it isnt in any list. At times it felt like a modern day full metal jacket, especially the beginning.aKIDOn
What a War Epic with no bullets. Couldn't imagine anything like this would ever be watchable. And what cinematography..!! Hail Roger Deakins.!!The burning Oil deposits & the oil drenched horse scenes were truly awesome.
Cool Soundtrack selection too...
Don't know why it isn't in any top list.
Ondskap
Loved this. Didn't look it up before watching it so I was expecting a mediocre action war movie, but fortunaly it wasn'tjacktrewin
i think one day this will be regarded as a masterpiece. i regard it that way at the moment.leodelgado01
I loved how amazing was this movie.But I must say, when the end credits rolled (and I was thinking "who made this gem and why I don't know who they are") and Sam Mendes' and Roger Deakin's names showed up (yep, I didn't know they were the ones) I fucking cheered.
jacktrewin
@jonathan hutchings whats your point?Alliha
Finally! One of my favorite movies!Love the atmosphere throughout the entire movie, and the soundtrack.
Warrison
my opinion of marines has some what diminished after this. all I saw was weak minded boys who lacked discipline. Movie was enjoyable though.Joker of Gotham
Great war movie, great actors, Jake was awesome, Foxx also was great.Great movie with some drama moments and some funny moments
4/5
Jonathan_Hutchings
Yeah, but it's a Sam Mendes film...jutuomin
The ending is really good, but everything before that is just random nonsense that makes no sense. The scenes could easily be watched in any order and they would make as much sense. And they don't seem to relate to each other at all. Almost like watching a home video compilation.Skyscore
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