Leaves you gasping for breath

Rating: Null/10 (27 September 2002)

I'm not too into war movies. Saving Private Ryan was good but dragged on a bit. This film by comparison is the depiction of a war that barely anybody has heard of - its viewing is compelling. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many British actors playing american soldiers.
For a squad of rough tough killing machines, sensitivity and emotion runs high. You get to see the inner core of these soldiers not just all action and blood. The photography is perfect, the music is the best - from that old maestro Zimmer. I've not been too keen on African music now I'm addicted to the somali themed soundtrack - its eerily enigmatic and emotional.
What a star performance from Ron Eldard - we see to little of him. He plays Mike Durant with such ease.
I'd give this a most well deserved 9 of out 10. Its part of my DVD collection and will always be a favorite. Why just 9? Well because I'm English and we have had too many 'America saves the world again' type movies. What about us Brits?! Come on Ridley lets have a film about our fighting lads in the Royal Navy/ Army/ RAF!