Review of Restrepo (2010) by Kevin K — 14 Dec 2010
This film's very existence is a miracle. Putting that aside, it's a staggering achievement of non-fiction filmmaking. Staying away from politics or judgement, this searing portrait of combat in Afghanistan immediately pulls you in and never lets you go, easily forging an emotional investment in the soldiers in the platoon being documented.
The film is captivating both during the unprecedented combat footage being presented as well as during moments of the men at rest (or at least as close they get to rest, they were taking fire nearly every single day of their 15 month deployment!).
What ultimately becomes so fascinating about the film is the geography of the war zone. Afghanistan is unlike anything you've ever seen in war films, it's mountainous regions like something out of ancient times, or some far away region of Middle Earth.
Ultimately, it's one of the best films of 2010, and would make a valuable double feature with last year's masterpiece, "The Hurt Locker".
This review of Restrepo (2010) was written by Kevin K on 14 Dec 2010.
Restrepo has generally received very positive reviews.
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