Review of Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014) by Sam C — 08 Aug 2015

This movie hit me pretty hard. Loved every second of it. Highly recommend to everyone.

This review of Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014) was written by Sam C on 08 Aug 2015.

Boys of Abu Ghraib has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gary M (892) on 07 Apr 2014

Really gives you an idea of how young soldiers are when they have to face the atrocities of war. The ending was very realistic and unexpected…

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By Bernhard F (1) on 01 Sep 2015

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By Jenny A (46) on 30 Mar 2014

The focus on one soldier's experience creates an intense viewing experience that gave me insight into the whole Abu Ghraib debacle…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 11 Jul 2014

Boys of Abu Ghraib is one of those films that really could have been a good, memorable drama, but it ends up being a mediocre film due to the…

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By Mark Jenkins (515) for NPR (1,713) on 30 Mar 2014

Shot in New Mexico on a limited budget, Boys of Abu Ghraib is a credible depiction of the tedium, frustration and humiliation of wartime service…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 17 Oct 2015

This movie was well written and produced. The acting in my opinion was top notch. The future is bright for these boys and girls…

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By Bernie F (86) on 22 Jan 2016

Hmmmm Not as good as camp x ray with Kristen Stewart…

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By Frederick M (227) on 13 Aug 2015

Heart wrenching tale of the mental strain on US soldiers. A must see for all patriotic Americans…

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By Dori R (2) on 28 Mar 2014

I found this to be an amazingly well-balanced film, without the need to rely on gratuitous torture and nudity scenes…

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