How the film highlights current situations

Rating: Null/10 (6 February 2002)

I think this is a brilliant film, which brings the realities of war to people who haven't experienced it first hand. Although it's a blockbuster, it manages to avoid appearing artificial or glamorous. As it was based on an actual event, it makes people think about what has gone on, and is going on, in the world around us. After the events of last September, many people were hoping for, and expecting, the quick capture or elimination of the person responsible. However, it took four years before the man they were after in the film was killed, which makes me wonder how long the current situation is going to go on for, and how many soldiers and civilians will suffer like those in the film. The film depicts an event which happened almost ten years ago, yet similar events still go on today. If you are looking for an escapist film, then this is not for you. If, however, you want to see ordinary people showing extreme loyalty, courage and strength of character, when faced with almost certain pain, injury, and even death, then go and see this film. After seeing this film, I feel that the soldiers who faced and are facing these situations in real life should not be forgotten, as they are the real heroes. They are the ones who keep returning to the action, despite any injuries or risk to themselves, in order to get their job done, whether that job is to capture enemies, rescue hostages or stranded soldiers, to protect civilians, or to take out enemy bases (not all of this happens in the film, so don't think I'm telling you the whole plot). They may not have strong political views, but their fierce loyalty and courage means that they will fight all the way for what they believe in. This film emphasizes this point, but the message must not be lost just because it is actors we see on the screen, and not the real thing.