Something for Everyone

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2013)

I found the reaction to this film to be quite interesting. It seems that a lot of people found something to hate about the film. I thought it was pretty good - but then I judged it for what it was - a fictional story based on some things that actually happened. It was not a documentary. I think the creators wanted to give the audience a "feel" for the long hunt for an elusive enemy and the dramatic conclusion. I thought it worked well on that level.
But there was something to annoy just about everyone who is easily annoyed. Some did not like that this was NOT a documentary and played loose with some plot elements. Some were upset at the depiction of US agents using torture - others were upset at the implication that the torture actually worked. Some did not like the depiction of US soldiers killing men and women while children watched - like it was just another job while other resented the fact that a female CIA agent got most of the credit for the operation and not the men who carried out the mission.
Something for everyone.