The Magnificent Seven, sorry six, what a lot of Bull****

Rating: 5/10 (19 March 2017)

I looked through a lot of the previous reviews before I watched this film and was curious to note that all the 8-10 star reviews came from the USA and the 5 or less came from other countries. Without a doubt this is another typical gung-ho, slice of US propaganda, aren't the US wonderful and we can beat any mother***** who tries to take us on movie. I don't know how close to the truth this film is, I find it difficult to believe six guys with a never ending supply of ammunition could hold off and beat what looked like an army of terrorists. OK I know it's based on a true story but maybe that truth as been stretched somewhat. I mean why even make a film about it in the first place except to tell the world once again how Americans always win the war (I mean look at what they have done with history and WW2) or even if they didn't but let's make it look like they did (see any film about Vietnam). Having said all of that, if you are looking for another shoot 'em up movie in the genre of 'Black Hawk Down', Rambo and the like then this is for you. I give it 5 stars for that and that alone. Suspend your belief and enjoy the action. Once last question, did Alexia Barlier's character actually exist or has she just been crow-barred in because there has to be a female of some consequence in there as well? As she seemed superfluous to me.