Review of Stop-Loss (2008) by Allen O — 18 Jan 2009

Boring. uninteresting. Couldn't even finish.

This review of Stop-Loss (2008) was written by Allen O on 18 Jan 2009.

Stop-Loss has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Zachary C (288) on 19 Oct 2014

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Very good film showing just how appalling these soldiers are being treated by the country they fight for…

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By Blair K (326) on 27 Jan 2013

Not big on military movies but this one was quite good. fine performances among the leads especially joseph gordan levitt…

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Ok, I loved it. You KNOW I lived it because I cried like a baby. lol I HIGHLY reccommend it…

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By Adrian Z (553) on 30 Jan 2013

The movie is okay but I felt I failed to deliver whatever message they were trying to send about the war…

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