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Stop Loss Of Quality
Recent films dealing with the foolish, U.S.-led Iraq war have met with harsh receptions at the box office. Particularly surprising among these was In The Valley Of Elah, which, as Chris reviewed here, contained some powerful performances.
Who knows why they failed. Americans are generally pissed off about the war, and these films look to capitalize on that feeling. One thing that I think all of them lack is that emotional connection to the young men and women serving there unecessarily. None of the films capture the feeling that I got like the night when Chris and I spoke to a 19 year old at a bar in south St. Louis. This kid was home for a week before going back for a second tour of duty there. He had shot 17 people. The look in his eyes will haunt me forever.
A new trailer has surfaced for a new Iraq War film, this time taking the perspective of the young men fighting in it. And it seems like it captures some of what I saw in that young man’s eyes that night.
Ryan Phillippe looks incredible in this, and even Channing Tatum - who until now has shown the emotive skills of a dimestore mannequin - looks powerful.
This might be the real deal, kids … and not an electoral vote too soon.
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Wow!
This one does look like it hits it on the head.
This looks like a great movie. This is really going to hit the emotions of alot off people.
It’s nice to see something more than a movie that’s a fluff peace for the war.
The real deal indeed. This looks freaking great.