Review of Camp X-Ray (2014) by Michael C — 04 Oct 2015

Camp X-Ray is a very good film, it really is. Now is it perfect, not really. There are scenes that really dont have to be there and really would not have impacted the film much if cut. now where this film strives is in the writers room and the cast in front of you.

The film was both written and directed by Peter Sattler and although this was his first time out he was able to create an interesting story with dialog that didn't feel forced. The performances are solid from everyone involved especially from Peyman Moadi who plays Ali.

Kristen Stuart did what she had to do but it wasn't anything we haven't seen her do before. The supporting cast who played the detainees were effective in creating this environment that is gruesome, aggressive and at times disgusting.

Now with that being said I wish they did show more of the other detainees and spent just a tad more time on the environment within Guantanamo Bay. Overall the film is a good watch and a very good first debut for Peter Sattler.