Review of Redacted (2007) by Stephen C — 06 Nov 2008

Just when you think Brian De Palma has lost his touch the old fox restores your faith and gives you a good movie.

DePalma here tells a story similar to Casualties Of War his film about Vietnam.

Here Iraq is the place where a terrible deed takes place which leads to some shocking moments.

DePalma uses different types of filmaking to tell his story be it You Tube Webcams and ordinary DV Cameras .

The unknown cast are excellent as a the soldiers fed up with being bombed and who resort to the most basic inhumane treatment to gain revenge.

Its easy to see how DePalma was accused of Treason by making this film ,but people need to be made to see how soldiers can be driven to these vile acts.

Only in the hands of a master like DePalma can a story like this feel powerful and relevant.