Movie Review

Rating: Null/10 (3 March 2005)

Black Hawk Down is an excellent depiction of the 1993 Somalian Civil War where US soldiers were sent to help quell the battles taking place. The movie is seen from the US soldier's point of view and provides a very realistic touch to relate to the audience. The director, Ridley Scott, was great in capturing the intense battle scenes as well as making them extremely graphic. The characteristics made the movie much more realistic and shocked the audience as it created suspense. The actors did a wonderful job (Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana etc.) showing the anxiety and leadership roles some soldiers undertook as they went into war. The only flaw that I noticed in the movie was it's lack of an in depth look at a certain character. The movie did a good job showing their qualities in war but the personal background to a certain person could have created a better effect in making the movie more suspenseful. However the movie is an excellent film and shows the special bonds soldiers develop with one another, a bond that no one else would ever understand.