If you Love war movies, you'll Love Black Hawk Down!!!

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2002)

Well, like I said, if you're a 'war movie' fan, you're going to want to watch Black Hawk Down! When I heard of the title,I thought, "hmm...what is this movie about?" But it's a good thing that it left me at that point because the title made me and my friends curious. It made us want to go and check it out! That's a very good thing because it's not until after you watch the movie do you realize what a mistake you would've made if you had never come down to see it. Well, the trailer made it look awesome too! From that point, I was already pumped up to go and see it, but of course I had to wait a month to see it because it was still December. To tell you the truth, I have already seen the movie twice and am willing to go for the third round. Movies like this one (Black Hawk Down) Heaven and Earth, Saving Private Ryan, and Pearl Harbor, are the movies that I'd rate at the top of all war movies.
I loved the way the director made the movie seem like it was so real! I mean, it was a true story but you can just feel that adrenaline rushing through your veins and it made you want to just get off your seat and fight with the American troops! I'd also like to add how the movie just went straight to the point, leaving no guesses! I remember thinking, "I feel as if I'm watching the news!" because I saw parts of the movie just as I saw on CNN.
I thought the movie was so dramatic and parts were gruesome, and some other ones were funny. That is such a winning combination. I've never cried, braced myself, and laughed so hard in less than two minutes just watching a movie. I mean, from the time when someone died, to someone almost getting shot or almost dying, to someone who can't hear was totally funny...(well, that's if you've seen the movie). It's great how the movie keeps you up the whole time! A couple of friends, family and I saw the movie at 11:40 p.m. and we stayed up throughout the whole movie. I mean, at that time, you're probably already tired from either work, shopping, staying at home, but this movie would keep you watching! There's just non-stop action and that's definitely what the audience wants. We don't want the movie to drag at all.

I noticed that the majority of the actors chosen for this movie are also from the movie Pearl Harbor (my second best war movie aside Black Hawk Down). It's unbelievable! They did a good job representing who they were. I mean, there you have Josh Hartnett, the ever-so-gorgeous looking man (alive) in the movie. I loved his character! He was so soft spoken, yet he was a good leader for his troops, and he knew his stuff. Then you also have Tom Sizmore, the Mr. know-it-all, yet funny guy, also a good leader, then there's Ewan McGregor, the dude behind the desk, the funny coffee maker who is totally surprised once he finds out he's going out to fight but feels totally freaked about it. But it was funny how he portrayed his character. And then there's Orlando Bloom, from Lord of the Rings, who is really serious about fighting, so motivated, and ready to fight, but later is injured went the Somalians targeted their chopper. Ewen is just too funny! Just like he was in Pearl Harbor. These are just some of the roles that you'll find interesting.
I thought about how these little things in the movies that we don't normally pay attention to really mean a lot if you catch it. I mean, the characters in this movie obviously play different roles and that is something that you'll notice in the movie. The actors obviously knew how to portray their characters and that's what made it seem so real. They all looked like real military boys! It's just so awesome! I really am dying to watch it again and again. Hey even when I needed to use the restroom, I told myself "no way I'm getting off my seat because I am not going to miss a thing!" I just can't explain (on computer) how excited I am for this movie but I do hope that they take this movie to the AWARDS! It deserves the biggest award. I hope the audience LOVED this movie. Wow! I wish I was a part of it! Hard work and fun is my philosophy and that's what this movie was about!