Excellent depiction of war..little else

Rating: Null/10 (17 August 2003)

I have to admit, I knew nothing of the Somali conflict before this movie.
The film was a docudrama..little more. If someone is expecting the traditional 'war film' with a single hero who saves the day, you are disappointed.
It is a bit long.. And a little disjointed, although I'm sure the disjointed part was the director's intent.
When I finished watching, I felt tired, just like the soldiers.
In terms of actual war footage at the soldier's level, I'd say this picture probably is tops. I'd rate it equal or even higher than Private Ryan Normandy Invasion Sequence.
Kudos to Ridley Scott, but tie up a few loose ends (unless it was in the closing comments (which I missed a few), what happened to the captured pilot?)
Recommended, but not highly recommended, unless you are a true war-buff!