Review of Stop-Loss (2008) by Jakob K — 21 Feb 2010

One of the best movies MTV Studios has ever produced. Honest performances all around and a strong message.

This review of Stop-Loss (2008) was written by Jakob K on 21 Feb 2010.

Stop-Loss has generally received mixed reviews.

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Really sad and depressing...and that never changed really, but worth watchin for the eye candy! Channing Tatum did a scene is his panties…

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By Adrian Z (553) on 30 Jan 2013

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Peirce's accomplished filmmaking and fine performances overcome the predictability of a narrative asserting that occasionally the war at home…

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By Josh N (173) on 13 Aug 2013

This is genuinely a very powerful film about war…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 18 Oct 2013

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By Tony L (800) on 10 Jun 2015

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