heartfelt, solid and respectful

Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2006)

It's a touching and stunning film, politically muted - and mute too - giving a lot of powerful action sequences as well as many tactful emotions. Oliver Stone pays a tribute to these people, carrying a huge emotional impact and making everyone feel close to the guys trapped down there. Actually, this is a rather strange story of survivals since sentimentality seems even overwhelming the storytelling; nevertheless this is a marvelous movie experience, crude and effective at the same time. It simply tells about Americans trying to do their jobs, helping each other and feeling Americans. This flick manages to develop a story of strength and courage from a catastrophe.