Great characters make this movie a masterpiece!

Rating: 10/10 (29 June 2009)

The Action-sequences in this movie are, although better than average, not what makes this movie worth watching. It is the characters, the emotions and the relationships.
The Opening Words, War is a Drug, are not just to sound cool, they reappear as the main message over and over again in the movie, although they are never spoken out. Drugs make you addicted, Drugs confuse you, Drugs make you do dangerous, stupid things. These characteristics can all be seen in the movie.
Very interesting are as well the guest roles of Guy Pierce, David Morse and Ralph Fiennes, all showing a different types of soldiers in the war. The shallow type, to whom the war appears to be fun. The cowboy, who fights for glory and is as well impressed by great actions. And finally, the nefarious Bounty hunter who is only seeking profit in the war. All these characters build a contrast to the protagonist, showing what he is not.
A film that has it's message hidden, yet clear and strong can only be called one thing, a masterpiece.
(little cheesy, I know. But I really loved this movie)