Review of Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (2006) by Djayawarman A — 08 Aug 2008

There is something strangely appealing about a film that can be described as a poor Hollywood-style action flick as well as a furious anti-american statement.

I don't know whether or not the irony is intended but it is certainly there: this film is like a parody of awful Hollywood productions, including racial prejudice, total polarization and blind nationalism - but everything is upside down! Meet demonized American villains and rightous Muslim heroes!

The unsusual perspective alone certainly doesn't make it a good film, however, and neither does the strange contrast between american style and anti-american zeal. In the end, the interesting set-up really is the only reason why this film might be worth watching.