Pointless

Rating: 4/10 (8 May 2003)

The fact that Black Hawk Down has such a high rating here has thoroughly depressed me. Surely anyone can see straight through this storyless, action packed jingoistic mess? Apparently not. Never mind, they're going to keep making films like this anyway so I suppose it doesn't really matter. Anyone reading this before watching the film needs to know just one thing: this film is exactly the same as you are expecting it to be. So if non-stop action, minimal characterisation and a lot of flag waving are your thing, Black Hawk Down will also be your thing. If you are more partial to films with a story, or at least some kind of depth, avoid it like you probably were already.