I survived Lone Survivor

Rating: Null/10 (25 June 2014)

Let me start this review by saying, I have nothing but respect for all the men and women fighting for our freedom. Without these heroes, I couldn't be typing up this review. Thank you all for your service. Lone Survivor! Directed by Peter Berg, this movie follows a small squad of super elite, awesome soldiers who are on a mission to either kill or bag a ruthless Taliban leader. However, their mission quickly becomes compromised and all hell breaks loose as our four heroes try to fend off an army of Taliban grunts. I REALLY loved this movie, I haven't seen a more brutal, intense, testosterone filled movie this good in a while. What makes the movie so suspenseful doesn't only come from the incredible shoot outs that take place, but also because you really get involved with the characters in the movie. The opening montage of the training these guys go through perfectly set the tone of the movie. The action is shockingly intense, and the directing really puts you in the middle of these battles. I thought the performances were all around really good, it was cool seeing Emile Hirsch in a good movie again. Ben Foster and Mark Wahlberg were typically good, but it was Taylor Kitsch (Mr. John Carter of Mars)that surprised me with his chops. His character was very likable, as was all the other characters. The main villain doesn't get to much screen time, but even then you knew and felt this guy had to go down. When an action movie THIS intense, gives us great relatable characters to go on this journey with it makes for a great watch. The settings, cinematography, sound effects, and STUNT WORK are all amazing. There's a scene where characters are just rolling down a cliff to escape harm and it's PAINFUL to watch! You feel every bone crack. I can't find a fault here, the movies about 2 hours and you can NOT tell, it hits you with some character development and just exlodes for the next hour and a half without a moment to catch your breath. This is an exceptional film that I really adore. I give this movie my highest recommendation, buy this blu-ray!