Review of Stop-Loss (2008) by Marc H — 28 Jan 2009

'Stop-Loss' rarely has an inspired moment. Sure, it's an ultra-pushy agenda film, but at least it's purpose-driven, though cliche-riddled. From daydreaming of fallen comrades to random acts of violence, the film doesn't exactly suffer from a lack of realism, just an over-the-top nature and familiarity.

The opening combat sequence is very well-done, but the characters are second-rate, and the performances don't exactly sell the tough material. Ambitious, but stays the course of riding the fence.