Good movie but could have been great

Rating: 5/10 (18 July 2014)

There is no doubt that this is a good movie. However, it could have been great; if the director Berg used some commonsense (unfortunately common sense is uncommon). Let me start by saying that I am huge Wahlberg fan. My biggest peeve with this movie is lack of logic. Here are team of elite Navy seals who undergo tremendous training and hard work but lacks logic in the field. Really?
I understand the code of conduct in the war but this is not war. The code of conduct should not apply, when fighting terrorists!!. Okay I will let this slide because if the terrorists in the form shepherds were shot, there won't be a movie. Aren't these elite Seals know not to shout and keep quite when engaging a hoard of enemies? Why was Luttrell (Wahlberg) keeps on shouting Axe loudly, thereby giving away his location? I can't fathom it. Don't even get me started about pleasantries exchanged between Shane Patton (Ludwig) and Kristenson (Bana) before their Chinook was shot down. WTF are they chatting in a battle. Get on with the job. Anyway, now that I vented my frustration, I have to say that I did like the movie.
It is sad to see our Seals fight valiantly and in doing so sacrifice their lives. It is a must watch (IF LOGIC OR LACK THERE OF BOTHERS YOU). Just my opinion.