Review of Brothers at War (2009) by Melissa M — 17 Apr 2009

A movie everyone should see especially those in the military or those who have family in the military.

This review of Brothers at War (2009) was written by Melissa M on 17 Apr 2009.

Brothers at War has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Morgan T (92) on 20 Jan 2010

Perfect. No politics involved here, and its an excellant example of what soldiers and miltary families go through…

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By Frank J (461) on 23 Jul 2009

I haven't been in the military nor have fam in it so it looks even more interesting to me wondering why we can sit by and still be in this war…

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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 12 Mar 2009

Made with the full cooperation of the Pentagon, Brothers at War makes the war on-screen seem eminently winnable, eminently noble…

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By Myrada H (22) on 12 Mar 2010

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By Adeyemi G (1) on 14 Mar 2009

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 02 Aug 2013

He does accomplish his main task, to take us into places civilians rarely go, and give witness to the immense challenges soldiers like his…

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By Gaiti F (73) on 10 Jan 2011

Good documentary that takes you into combat in Iraq and the battle that is fought on the home front. It is worth a look…

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By Scott F (708) on 22 Jun 2010

This was great for a army film but it did have Marines also. love the real action it showed. got to see more of whats really going on…

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By Shawn L (233) on 09 Mar 2010

A look from the eyes of one man who is seeing what his brothers are really doing in Iraq while on deployment…

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By Kenneth L (949) on 26 Sep 2010

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