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- First reviewDecember 9, 2009
- Last reviewDecember 30, 2010
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Loved this film
PostedDecember 30, 2010
CelluliodLvr
from Venice, CA
This is a soulful film that is very rewarding. Javier Bardem delivers a beautiful perfomance. The audience is taken on a journey through grief and clumsy redemption with a protagonist that is flawed and raw with the knowledge that he must leave his children and is not prepared. I highly recommend this film to those who want to see serious filmmaking and don't demand the happy Hollywood ending.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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High Drama, Low Violence
PostedDecember 9, 2009
CelluliodLvr
from Venice, CA
This engrossing film brings the fundamental challenge of fighting the Iraq war into sharp focus: insurgents look like civilians and IEDs are hidden everywhere. IEDs have replaced conventional combat as the most deadly threat coalition soldiers and the Iraqis on "our side" face. As such, focusing on the special bomb squad serves to illuminate the day to day life in Iraq circa 2004. The character development is rich and complex. The suspense unnerving. I highly recommend this film! I am not a supporter of the Iraq invasion but I have a new appreciation for the troops that are doing their job and risking their lives.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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