Disappointing

Rating: 5/10 (6 January 2013)

CONS: As other reviewers have already noted the script is on the weak side, the acting is so-so, and the Hollywood take on what would have been a great story (if told accurately) - is a waste. The pacing suffers as well with most of the movie feeling very slow.
I get the feeling the story was warped to make a strong female lead seem to single-handedly drive the takedown of Bin Laden. However I remember numerous reports which said the intel and the compound were known and observed during the Bush presidency...while the movie implies it was discovered just before the raid occurs. This, and the strong single woman stereotype driving the show while nearly averting assassination and never wavering from her convictions (which happen to be 100% correct) - wears a bit thin.
PROS: The production elements are excellent and it feels like a well polished bit of cinema. The locations, the clothing, the sound and visual effects - all seem well selected.
The compound raid is far and away the most interesting part of the movie. If you wondered what it might have looked like, Hollywood's take here seems fairly accurate - based on the information that has been leaked to the public of course.
I cannot recommend this film, it's just too slow and historically inaccurate. If you want to change history fine, just make sure the end result is a more exciting or interesting movie! However, for a visual of the compound raid alone you may want to watch it. Just save yourself the trouble and skip to the 2 hour and 4 minute mark as the raid will be just beginning in earnest.