Review of The Tillman Story (2010) by Paul W — 05 Apr 2011

I watched this documentary after reading Jon Krakauer's Where Men Win Glory, a brilliantly written and in-depth recounting of the circumstances of Pat Tillman's death by friendly fire and the ensuing coverup that went all the way to the top of the US government.

This movie covered the same ground, but with less emotional impact, I thought, than Krakauer's book. For those who don't like to read, I guess, this movie will more than do ... and to be fair, had I not read Krakauer's book first, I probably would have been more impressed with the movie.

Actually, you know what I think? I think if Michael Moore had produced and directed The Tillman Story it would have kicked righteous ass, and there'd be mobs outside the homes of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and Donald Rumsfeld, demanding heads on platters.

But that's just me.