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Tears of the Sun (2003)

Tears of the Sun (2003)
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A career soldier is forced to choose between following orders and saving lives in this action thriller. Lt. A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis) is a veteran Navy SEAL whose commander (Tom Skerritt) has given his team a special assignment. A Central African nation is expected to explode into war at any moment, and Waters and his cohorts are to escort any American citizens in the area to safety, most notably Dr. Lena Kendricks (Monica Bellucci), a doctor from the United States who has set up a clinic in the jungle. Waters and his men find Kendricks, but she refuses to leave with them unless she can bring along 70 refugees who have been left to her care. Kendricks makes it clear that if they are left behind, the refugees will face certain death, but Waters's C.O. insists he bring back Kendricks -- but not her patients. Forced by his conscience to disobey orders, Waters and his team race against time to escort the refugees to a border town where they will find safe haven before invading troops can ambush them. Tears of the Sun (which was produced under the title Man of War) also features Cole Hauser and Fionnula Flanagan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Bruce WillisMonica Bellucci, (more)
Director(s):
Antoine Fuqua
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Tears of the Sun

A career soldier is forced to choose between following orders and saving lives in this action thriller. Lt. A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis) is a veteran Navy SEAL whose commander (Tom Skerritt) has given his team a special assignment. A Central African nation is expected to explode into war at any moment, and Waters and his cohorts are to escort any American citizens in the area to safety, most notably Dr. Lena Kendricks (Monica Bellucci), a doctor from the United States who has set up a clinic in the jungle. Waters and his men find Kendricks, but she refuses to leave with them unless she can bring along 70 refugees who have been left to her care. Kendricks makes it clear that if they are left behind, the refugees will face certain death, but Waters's C.O. insists he bring back Kendricks -- but not her patients. Forced by his conscience to disobey orders, Waters and his team race against time to escort the refugees to a border town where they will find safe haven before invading troops can ambush them. Tears of the Sun (which was produced under the title Man of War) also features Cole Hauser and Fionnula Flanagan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
121 mins

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Director(s):
Antoine Fuqua
Writer(s):
Malcolm ClarkePatrick CirilloRobert Orr
Producer(s):
Ian BryceMichael LobellArnold Rifkin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(War Violence, Profanity, Not For Children)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Deb C.

    I gave this half a point short of 5 only because the blood and horror of how low, evil and twisted some "human beings" can become towards those helpless to defend themselves against them was, for me, too overwhelmingly depicted here. This a very stirring story of a small group of soldiers willing to sacrifice themselves to help others. It was well done and does honor to our military men on the ground showing what I believe to be the heart and spirit of the American soldier.

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    Gregory D.

    This is a great movie. When I looked at the reviews of this movie, I could not believe that only 2 people had written reviews on it. I totally agree with one of the other reviewer's statements about how this movie will make you appreciate living in America. I know that thought crossed my mind countless times as I was watching. If you haven't seen this movie, I strongly recomend it.

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    E George N.

    A great story where humanitarianism makes more sense than following orders. Great story! E. George

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