Review of Black Hawk Down (2001) by Mike C — 15 May 2011
Gripping, intense and beautifully shot, but that can't cast a shadow on the bad stuff.
The shameless cliches make it impossible to relate to or care about anyone, even more so when they choke out the typical "Tell my wife and kids..." line.
On the other side of a particularly one-dimensional, racist "script" are the Somalis, who are presented with even less personality than the soldiers. Their only objective is to yell, wave automatic weapons, and act like utter psychopaths.
It's an unashamed propaganda piece.
This review of Black Hawk Down (2001) was written by Mike C on 15 May 2011.
Black Hawk Down has generally received very positive reviews.
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