Review of Armadillo (2010) by Jon A — 05 Nov 2011
Danish director, Janus Metz, follows a group of Danish soldiers thru their 6 month tour of duty in the Afghan province of Helmand. It offers an eye opening glimpse into the conflict that has been over shadowed by events in Iraq for years.
"Welcome to 'Nam" a soldier says at one point and it's an apt description as they face an enemy that attacks and then disappears into the surrounding civilian population and where attempts to win the hearts and minds of the wary civilians are rebuffed.
When told that the international force is there to help them, an Afghan bluntly says "If I cooperate, the Taliban will slit my throat. You have guns, they have guns, and we're the ones who die".
This review of Armadillo (2010) was written by Jon A on 05 Nov 2011.
Armadillo has generally received positive reviews.
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