Something different and a pleasant surprise

Rating: 8/10 (25 February 2017)

A movie based on real events is obviously not guaranteed to be interesting or entertaining. However, in this particular case this film ticked both boxes and more. The two leading protagonists are convincing in their respective roles and while the bulk of the action takes place in the US, the Middle East and Eastern European locations add an extra dimension. Social historians please note that the film also shines the light on the unbelievable state of affairs that existed when the purchasing arm of the US military totally lost the plot.