Excellent documentary.

Rating: Null/10 (24 March 2002)

This movie is based 100% on the book Black Hawk Down, written by its survivors. It is no tale. Prepare yourself for a very accurate depiction of a battle fought by U.S. Marines. There's no political background or charterization because that is not what a battle is. This was a war we fought. And by all rights it was the worst since Korea. It was fought with little support or deciviness by President Clinton. Critics wanted something more than just a battle scene. This is because no critic is knowledgeable on this war. Every critic has been through years of American history classes from grade school to high school. We all know exactly what happened in WWI and WWII. That allows the public to be entertained by movies like Saving Private Ryan. But this war is 99% unknown to the American public. I suggest reading the book first. You will realize the events are very true and the Marines were very overwhelmed by the suicidal(and difficult to kill) Somalians. Please understand that embedded in Marines brotherhood is never leaving another Marine behind. This battle started with the task of escorting SEALS's into a home to try to kill the Somalian warlord. When that failed and hell broke loose the rest of the battle was to rescue the downed Marines and get the hell out of Dodge. But that will not be so easy in the face of women and children shooting at them every step of the way. Enjoy and educate yourself, you owe it to these men. I am not a Marines, just a young man paying respect for those who sacrifice their lives for my freedom. Thanks, Doug