Review of Black Hawk Down (2001) by Chiang L — 25 Nov 2010
Black Hawk Down has all the makings of a great war movie. It has the budget, the great story based on real events, the established director, and plenty of fine young actors to fill the roles. That being said, it could have very easily been another mediocre blockbuster; but not this one.
Black Hawk Down has a relentlessly brutal and realistic feel to it. Ridley Scott throws you right into the hostile territory of a rebel filled African market and won't let you escape. He makes you watch as his characters struggle to survive in the midst of complete chaos all the while trying to carry out their mission.
The film proves effective because although the character development may be a little light for a realistic war movie, for some reason we still feel attached to the people on the screen. Also, the editing and sound are perfect and it even won an Oscar for both of those things.
Black Hawk Down is a successful war blockbuster that hits it's mark and has plenty intensity to spare.
This review of Black Hawk Down (2001) was written by Chiang L on 25 Nov 2010.
Black Hawk Down has generally received very positive reviews.
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