Save Your Political Commentary For Another Website

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2002)

I can be silent no more. The comments about Black Hawk Down truly amaze me. Especially those from world citizens other than Americans. IMDB is a website for movies, not political commentary. Personally, I greatly enjoyed the movie, especially after reading the book by Mark Bowden and seeing specials on both the History Channel and PBS. It's no epic tale and yes it is gruesome, but the movie accomplishes what the director, Ridley Scott, set out to do. It tells the story of a dark chapter in the history of the United States Army and United States foreign policy.
Many of the comments regarding the "plot" and the politics associated with Black Hawk Down have come from people that obvioulsy know very little about what actually happened in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993. For that matter, these critics know little of the circumstances leading up to that fateful day. I have no problem with a person expressing their own opinion. After all, the personnel of our armed forces secure our personal freedoms day in and day out. If you're going to express that opinion, please make it an informed opinion. Read the book. Watch the specials on television. Don't dishonor the memory of those who fought and died in an attempt to stop bloodshed and starvation among the Somalis.
This is my opinion and I am sure someone will take issue with it. But that is fine with me. It's your right. I'm grateful to our soldiers that have sacrificed for our nation so that I can type these words. The story of Black Hawk Down was forgotten by our country until it was put into print. I'm thankful that Ridley Scott put this story in cinema for all the world to see.