Review of Lone Survivor (2013) by Thegodfatherson — 27 Dec 2013
Berg's film is adeptly crafted but without much soul. Bookending it with actual footage of the Navy SEALs contextualizes it as a tribute rather than a dramatic exploration. Which is acceptable young people with hours of Call of Duty under their belts need to see the war games played out in reality.
But as a fully formed feature, Lone Survivor prioritizes respect over honesty. Ultimately, it can't achieve either. Lone Survivor director Peter Berg puts the emphasis on action and veneration rather than dramatic exploration and nuance in this fact-based Navy SEALs film.
This review of Lone Survivor (2013) was written by Thegodfatherson on 27 Dec 2013.
Lone Survivor has generally received positive reviews.
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