Black Hawk Down (2001) Reviews
- Starring:
- Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ridley Scott
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- War
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Great movie that realisticaly depicts the events that occured and the flaws in our rules of engagment. I for one am glad that they didn't ruin the film with hotshot actors which I think would have ... Read More Great movie that realisticaly depicts the events that occured and the flaws in our rules of engagment. I for one am glad that they didn't ruin the film with hotshot actors which I think would have taken away from the intensity about it being a true story. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful This battle taught the U.S. Army some harsh lessons about urban combat. The producers had extensive cooperation from the Army, and I couldn't help but wonder whether that might explain why hundreds ... Read More This battle taught the U.S. Army some harsh lessons about urban combat. The producers had extensive cooperation from the Army, and I couldn't help but wonder whether that might explain why hundreds of Somali rifelmen rarely hit their targets while the handful of Americans rarely missed. I had some trouble keeping the characters straight, but the action was clear and engrossing, and so grittily realistic that I started feeling battle fatigue halfway through. Many scenes are visually arresting, and the fine score blends with an energizing mix of African and American recordings. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful This is a great story with a powerful message. However it is extremely draining to watch. I have to watch it several times to get the entire story as I cannot sit down and watch it straight through. ... Read More This is a great story with a powerful message. However it is extremely draining to watch. I have to watch it several times to get the entire story as I cannot sit down and watch it straight through. I strongly recommend this title, but make sure you're ready for the emotional impact of the drama and realistic violence. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Black Hawk Down is based on something that really did happen, a movie like this helps you understand and sympathize with the actual experiences of combat troops.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful An unbelieveable account of a terrible day in our country's history. A must see for all who love this country and admire and respect the bravery of our men and women in uniform. A realistic, ... Read More An unbelieveable account of a terrible day in our country's history. A must see for all who love this country and admire and respect the bravery of our men and women in uniform. A realistic, ground-up view of urban combat.
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful "The dead are the only ones who have seen the end of the war". That's about as right as it can be, considering that as soon as the forty minute mark is passed, battle descends and never lets go ... Read More "The dead are the only ones who have seen the end of the war". That's about as right as it can be, considering that as soon as the forty minute mark is passed, battle descends and never lets go until five minutes before the credits. Appears realistic, very intense, very bloody. Certian scenes: the soldier missing his bottom half, the soldier impaled by the rocket, repulsed me. But the plot is good. Hartnett was the weakest major character I've ever seen in a movie, and the rest of the characters (aside from McGregor) might as well be one mass. Orlando Bloom has a short part here, too. As far as other accomplishments, Ripley had better fare with Gladiator, and as war movies go, Saving Private Ryan rules over all, but Black Hawk Down is worth the watch Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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