Review of Battle for Haditha (2007) by Shane H — 12 Mar 2011
This film is one of few that shows the diversity of views that different groups have towards the Iraq War. There are more than just two "sides" to the story, and more than just "us vs. them".
With some of the most realistic acting and portrayal of the situation in the middle east, the movie carries a powerful message that mirrors "The Green Zone" in the feeling it gives the viewer (whether the exact events depicted in this movie are true or not).
The production and direction was amazing, with little to improve on. If you watch this movie with no pre-conceptions, you will leave from it realizing the consequences of the American Governments decision to invade Iraq; the use of women and child soldiers by terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda; the tense, stressful, and difficult position U.
S. marine corps are put in when given orders they know are wrong; and what the innocents among the civilian population (most of the civilians) have to face every day...stuck between people "fighting for Iraq" and soldiers "fighting for freedom".
Too quickly we run to blame EVERY person on one side or the other, when we need to realize that we are all individuals who should be judged by our actions and not our titles (ie. Arab, Christian, American etc.
).
This review of Battle for Haditha (2007) was written by Shane H on 12 Mar 2011.
Battle for Haditha has generally received positive reviews.
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