Educational, Riveting, Emotional, Bewildering, Exhausting, Prideful

Rating: 9/10 (22 January 2016)

The screenplay holds true to the book because the movie's protagonists were the authors of the book as well as primary advisors on the film.
All characters were developed sufficiently, adding richness, despite the fact much of the movie is non-stop action. I was very surprised that the film was not preachy, given the political nature of events; therefore, the film should stand the test of time as an unbiased depiction of a historic event.
It was fascinating to watch and listen how the GRS soldiers organized, fought and communicated with each other, using real slang and acronyms. Before the battle they acted like cocky top-gun types and I was afraid the film would fall into hyperbole; however, once shooting began they became at once steely, efficient and scary.
As the battle ends all characters reveal pent-up emotions, giving viewers a sense of release. The movie is very well done, very enjoyable and instills pride.