At least read the book before you pass judgement

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2002)

This film is very well done and follows the book faithfully (although some of the more shocking details were omitted from the movie).
I noticed most of the negative posts were from people outside the US. Perhaps you guys should stop watching American made war films. (They're not directed at you anyway.)
These events really happened, but were not highly publicized at the time for political reasons. The film does not explore the politics of US involvement in Somalia. It depicts one disastrous event that occurred during that period. And yes, it was a disaster for both sides.
Not for the faint of heart, this movie is quite graphic. And despite the complaints from other posters about lack of character development, I felt pain and sadness watching the depiction of our young men bleeding to death on screen.
This film (and the book it is based on) increased my respect (which was already tremendous) for the American men & women who sacrifice all to protect our Freedom. It is well worth viewing.