Best non-action movie of the year!

Rating: 6/10 (3 November 2005)

I saw this movie last night at a special screening. This film is generally well made and entertaining, however, there is really no story. In one line: Boy joins military, boy spends time in desert, boy comes home. Big deal. Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx are both good actors and both do a great job, along with the other actors in the film. It is well made, just a bit frustrating to watch. Sort of a non-action film, so to speak. It is interesting to see the transition these men go through, even though it has been done before....just this time with sand instead of jungle. If you are a fan of of watching young men, in various stages of undress, and many homo erotic scenes (which I am), then you may enjoy it. If not for these things and the shower scene, I really wouldn't recommend seeing this one at all. All in all, it was an enjoyable way to spend an evening, and it was free. If I had paid for it, I would be less impressed and would suggest waiting for the DVD.