Review of Armadillo (2010) by Minna S — 21 Sep 2010
The trailer was misleading. The movie is mostly quite restful, although some action is also seen. Already during it I kept thinking that the one and only reason Armadillo has raised discussion is that it is a documentary instead of fiction. The wounds are real, as well as the dead bodies. That are shown on screen, blown to bits and pieces. The personalities are also real, their opinions and attitudes are real and not written. And apparently, they did not learn a thing: most of the soldiers want back. It doesn't go as far as to state that "the war is a drug" but it does suggest something like that. And apparently enemies do lose their humanity in the process as killing them is worth celebrating. But oh well, it's understandable psychologically - even necessary.
The movie succeeds in representing a multilayered view on contemporary war and soldiers and raising conversation. But then again, the subject has been covered already countless times in autobiographies and fiction.
This review of Armadillo (2010) was written by Minna S on 21 Sep 2010.
Armadillo has generally received positive reviews.
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