Typical Hollywood, realism be damned

Rating: Null/10 (3 October 2000)

I have seen this movie actually a couple of times. I can't say that I don't enjoy watching it for the entertainment factor. That being said, I can see a potential time where a woman could make it through Special Warfare training. I have known a couple of women that became Rescue Swimmers (probably the second hardest school in the Navy) that if the opportunity were given to them they could probably make it. The movie depicts SEAL training in VA, when in actuality it is in Coronado, CA. SERE training is done completely separately from SEAL training and usually includes other branches of the military as well as other occupations (pilots, aircrew,). The movie is fun to watch if you don't try to find realism in your military movies. Navy Seals (starring Michael Biehn and Charlie Sheen) was the same type of movie, exciting action adventure, total BS when it comes to the realism factor. But after all that is why we go to the movies. To disbelieve. If you expect this movie to be an accurate portrayal of SEAL/SERE training, you will be grossly disappointed. If you want to see a movie where the female overcomes adversity and are fine with movies that make up for what they lack in dialogue, by filling it with action, then this movie is definitely for you.