Docufilm

Rating: Null/10 (25 April 2010)

The style of storytelling (documentary like) is very effective and hits hard. The best part about this film was that while it was not overtly judgmental about the ills of war (like many other movies) the reality of war and its impact on the people, soldiers etc is enough to send out a very strong anti-war message. Superbly done.
The characters of the three protagonists played by Renner, Geraghty and Mackie are well etched. While sympathy is not sought for these characters, one cannot but feel it. That is this movie's great strength - it succeeds where many have failed. It doesn't try to make a statement - it just leaves you with all the key questions.