Review of Redacted (2007) by Chris W — 20 Feb 2008
Reflecting on his experience visiting Gaza with an MSF team Daniel Day-Lewis wrote that it took him less than a week to lose his neutrality. Those who have visited tell me it takes even less in Iraq. In cases of extreme injustice neutrality merely reinforces the status quo.
Brian de Palma feels in no way obliged to aim for neutrality, and that is his crowning achievement. This film is brutal as the reality itself. He feels in no way obliged to make it palatable for the reviewer who wishes a ying for every yang.
This is a bold film and its impact can only be apprecaited by those whose link to the world goes beyond the bandwidth on their WiFi. This film is a must see.
This review of Redacted (2007) was written by Chris W on 20 Feb 2008.
Redacted has generally received mixed reviews.
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