The friend I watched this with yesterday agreed it was a very intense film, with a great deal of suspense and action. You get a very real feel of what it must be like and for that alone the film ranks with other great similar films. The performances, from the lead to main characters down to all the supporting players and excellent use of locations are all top notch. This is not a film for anyone other than a mature teenager, but otherwise highly recommended for yourself especially if you have a friend or family member who's ever gone to war.