Characters and tension build well this movie

Rating: 8/10 (3 August 2010)

Almost documentary told war drama story, with characters masterfully developed to their bare core through scenes filled with tension. The tension is build slowly through literally every scene without break even when the soldiers are resting and socialize. The bottom line is the difference between people who are attracted by war and ones that are repulsed, no matter how good friends are or how similar they might look alike in some situations, the red line is there and is not thin.
The reason I didn't score it with bigger score is, on occasions was too slow and the action scenes were on a moments too documentary. You can also try with In the Valley of Elah and Courage Under Fire, but by all means don't try anything with Green Zone.