This one is going to be short and sweet, I want everyone to see this movie. I'm not going to beat around the bush with this one I'm giving it an A, and I'll tell you why. It's the best movie I've seen in a long time, it was as close to perfect as you can get and is especially important to see because of it's cultural relevance.
When I started this movie I figured is was going to be just another Americans to the rescue flick, AMERICA, FUCK YEAH, COMING AGAIN TO SAVE THE MOTHER FUCKING DAY YEAH...and all that. But what I got was so much more. They really portray the terrorists in a more human manner than most films. They weren't shown as evil, just misguided, something everyone needs to understand. They really believe that they are doing the right thing so saying their all evil is ignorant and just misinformed. In my opinion evil is when a person knows something is wrong and they do it anyway. We have to remember they are brought up to hate us and brain washing is far easier to do and far more effective than most people believe.
This movie could really open some eyes if people choose to watch it and try to learn something. It also deals with the relations between American and Saudi governments as well as giving a basic history lesson for anyone who doesn't know the history of this relationship. Luckily I took this stuff in school so I could jump right in and really understand the political side, not that it is confusing they make sure to inform the viewers about everything that is happening. That's all I'll say about the plot as I don't want to spoil anything.
The acting is top notch, each character seems sincere and whole. There was not one weak character in the cast and each one has a different appeal that makes them all fit. Jamie Fox and the main Arab guard that they work with are especially good.
I know many people will point out how there are far to many films about the war in the middle east and I agree. However this is one to watch. Some of the plot points are a little far fetched but they work. the action is perfectly placed, gritty and realistic. And most importantly it all invokes an emotional response.
So in conclusion I would like to once again ask everyone to watch this movie as it will appeal to both action fans and dram fans. And for anyone else the cultural relevance is the draw as I believe the message here is strong and more importantly sincere.
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2 comments:
I think the world (especially those outside the US) are sick to their back teeth of American military/war/conflict movies.
I mean, I'm sick and tired of Big Brother on T.V. but yet another movie with America trying to deal with the middle east? Can't say I'd want to watch it to be honest, as much as I think Mr. Fox is a pretty good actor.
Glory - now there's a great American conflict movie :D
I was the same way, If it wasn't alread rent and I wasn't bored I wouldn't have watched it. It far exceded my expectations as both an ation movie and as a social drama
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