Enjoyable movie if you're not neanderthal man

Rating: Null/10 (6 August 2003)

I really enjoyed this movie and I definitelly recommend it if and only if: - You don't mind a predictably "feel good" plot - You believe that women can actually fight in combat (I do)
Also note that I say this is an 'enjoyable' movie, not a great movie. The script and plot aren't anything special (they're not bad either), and I actually liked the cinematography and mood except for the desert scene. SPOILER: They made the camera jump/jiggle a lot in that scene to make the battle look more chaotic and frantic - I think it just detracted from the action.
I've noted with interest that most of the negative comments I've read seem to focus on either:
1) plot/story quality 2) believability
On the first point, feel good movies usually have predictable plots - I won't fault it there. Men of Honor, another movie involving the Navy, is incredibly predictable (and took significant liberties with the actual man's life for the dramatic court room scene). Still, I thoroughly enjoyed that movie, and I enjoyed this one as well for the same reason - they do a good job of conveying adversity and making you care enough to feel good when the main character triumphs in the end. Ie- feel good movie.
On the second point, really - shut your freakin' pie hole! Jeezus, other militaries in this world allow women in combat where they have served successfully and with distinction. And the portrayal of the some of the Seals candidates is not as over-the-top and stereotypical as some take it to be. If you are/were in the service, you'll notice that the people that give her the most crap are the enlisted candidates while the officer candidates are generally supportive. Go hang with grunts in the Marines and you'll find a LOT of guys that act like the knuckleheads in this movie (and don't get me wrong - I like the Corp, hell I've got family still in active duty, male and female). If you want a 100% accurate depiction of the Seals program, watch a documentary - expect some liberties and live with it.
Great movie for a cheap rental or a saturday afternoon on the couch :)