Heart Wrenching and engaging

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2014)

I don't normally review movies because they are so subjective, but I really felt like I had to review this one. I felt like my heart had been ripped out and I was exhausted when it was over. The actors did an excellent job of making you care about them even though you knew most of them didn't make it. The action sequences were brutal and realistic. It captured the hardships of the Afghan people and the humanity of the non-Taliban people who are driven to help anyone in need. The movie was raw and emotional. It ranks as one of top movies I've seen. The bonus features were worth watching as well. The interviews with the families of the fallen and hearing that they felt the movie was respectful to the memories also made the film even more endearing.