Review of Act of Valor (2012) by Rickey S — 10 Mar 2015
Act of Valor is a very mixed bag. It does a good job at representing America's heroes, but as a piece of film making it fairs less than stellar. I just want everyone to know that yes, it does get the army right, but that doesn't make up for its bland acting and jumbled plot.
It does a good job at inspiring people to join the army, so I kinda view it as a recruitment poster. I really respect the army, but Act of Valor isn't a masterpiece in film making people. I do find it really cool how the film making was done though.
The real ammunition was a really cool addition, and just make the shoot outs that much more intense. One thing that kinda of ruins it though is the constant POV shots. Two or three would be fine, but they're scattered throughout the movie.
It's really annoying, and they're not even that well done. It just takes away from the realism. I think verterans will like this film, but if you're looking for an inspiring, well made, and acurate war film, I'd say watch Lone Survivor.
This review of Act of Valor (2012) was written by Rickey S on 10 Mar 2015.
Act of Valor has generally received positive reviews.
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