Review of Home of the Brave (2006) by Aaron S — 01 Aug 2008

Powerful drama that gives an insight onto soldiers ambushed in Iraq and the difficulties they encouter when returning home to civilian life.

This review of Home of the Brave (2006) was written by Aaron S on 01 Aug 2008.

Home of the Brave has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ihan koskettava omalla tavallaan, mutta ei oikein säväyttänyt itseäni. En ehkä pidä muutenkaan niin tämän kategorian elokuvista…

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I can't help comparing with the other movies in the same genre. I just don't find it particularly enlightening, touching or intriguing…

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