No End in Sight (2007) Reviews
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33 out of 36 people found this review helpful As a recently retired military officer, I've been more than a little interested in "What were these "geniuses" thinking?" as we ventured into Iraq and promptly disregarded the Powell Doctrine of ... Read More As a recently retired military officer, I've been more than a little interested in "What were these "geniuses" thinking?" as we ventured into Iraq and promptly disregarded the Powell Doctrine of using overwhelming force and Gen Petraeus' own precepts of counter-insurgency, even though Gen Petraeus would later be brought into the upper-level fold as an 11th our savior, albeit with his recommended counter-insurgency force levels still ignored and the much ballyhooed surge not sustainable. I notice in reading some of the reviews that those who reject this film out of hand do so without countering any of the myriad mistakes the film exposes. There is brutal truth here. If you can't handle it, don't watch. But the rest of us, especially those in the profession of arms, want to know what the $%^& happened. And would prefer for America not to go down this road of compounded arrogance and incompetence again. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
32 out of 37 people found this review helpful Stunning, with powerful objectiveness. I had seen Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11and suspected this might be another provocateur bent on similar aims. Not so. Charles Ferguson has delivered a ... Read More Stunning, with powerful objectiveness. I had seen Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11and suspected this might be another provocateur bent on similar aims. Not so. Charles Ferguson has delivered a masterpiece.
I say this not for policitical gain, nor for the evidence reported on or even the way in which it was presented, which was incredible. I call this film a masterpiece on the basis of my personal reaction to it. I went from initial relief at the thoughtfulness of dialog unfolding before me to horrified realization of the unconscionable betrayals of our leadership.
Prior to the film I was both ignorant and asleep. I've watched the film several more times with friends and have encountered tremendous bias and resistance along the way from some. I have never felt so compelled to act.
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17 out of 18 people found this review helpful As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I was initially expecting to see another liberal viewpoint of why we should not have gone to war. However, I was delightfully surprised. This is by far the ... Read More As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I was initially expecting to see another liberal viewpoint of why we should not have gone to war. However, I was delightfully surprised. This is by far the most objective critique of OIF. It provides a fascinating explanation of how strategic decisions affect that tactical picture. Additionally, it sheds an important light on the differences between a conventional conflict and a counterinsurgency. This is imperative for the public to understand since, historically speaking, little support by the populace is given to a military conflict embroiled in a counter-insurgency style conflict due to its lack of understanding. Also, this was a film that was appreciated by my extended family members because it provides a factual yet easy to understand explanation of why the events in Iraq have turned out the way they have...yet you will never see type of explanation in the media. Highly recommended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
23 out of 29 people found this review helpful Anyone who has been following what has been going on in our country for the last century and a half will appreciate how far we have come after watching this excellent piece of film.
There is no doubt ... Read More Anyone who has been following what has been going on in our country for the last century and a half will appreciate how far we have come after watching this excellent piece of film.
There is no doubt the American people have been lied to, robbed and sent to die for some other agenda than the spread of democracy. Our government, economic system, health and education are all in critical condition and our borders indefensible.
If this movie does nothing else but make you think and question and do some research, it has proven it's importance. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful great film! It's a shame that blockbuster appears to only have one copy of this politically-powerful Oscar-nominated film and it's been classified 'Very Long Wait' since the day it was released and ... Read More great film! It's a shame that blockbuster appears to only have one copy of this politically-powerful Oscar-nominated film and it's been classified 'Very Long Wait' since the day it was released and none of the 14 stores in my area carry it... damn shame, and almost a political statement in itself... (*edit: finally gave up and went to Hollywood Video to rent it... they had 12 copies and most looked like they'd never been rented) Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful This is the film version for Iraq what Neil Sheehan's book "Bright Shining Lie" was for Vietnam: a strong critique of incompetent execution in pursuit of admirable goals by those who believe. As ... Read More This is the film version for Iraq what Neil Sheehan's book "Bright Shining Lie" was for Vietnam: a strong critique of incompetent execution in pursuit of admirable goals by those who believe. As with "Lie," this film gives voice not to the antiwar activists of the time (like Michael Moore or Al Franken of today), but to the true believers to the cause and the pain they feel at watching what their greatest fears come to life. As one who opposed the war from the beginning, I found little news here (I've been reading it in Newsweek for the past three years) but the people who saw all this coming and advised those in charge not to do what they did anyway are the surprise. They make it hard for the war's supporters to argue that what happened after "Mission Accomplished" was unforeseen by anyone. They will be the lasting impact of this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful Sure it was a one sided documentary, but it sure shed light on G W. He wasn't the leader that he tells us he is or was. He followed the advise of his VP and SoD like a sad puppy, and now..... there's ... Read More Sure it was a one sided documentary, but it sure shed light on G W. He wasn't the leader that he tells us he is or was. He followed the advise of his VP and SoD like a sad puppy, and now..... there's no end in sight. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Watching Walter Slocumb stumble inarticulately through his interview about the decision to disband the Iraqi Army is the perfect example of how the Bush team went about the business of destroying a ... Read More Watching Walter Slocumb stumble inarticulately through his interview about the decision to disband the Iraqi Army is the perfect example of how the Bush team went about the business of destroying a country and destabilizing a region. Too quick to decide with too little thought to consequences, Bush (first on this list because he is in charge), Cheney, Rumsfeld and Bremer will be seen by history as bumbling meddlers with too much power and too little intellect to use it well. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful good info, it is the truth, but nothing that wasn't really known before. we all know that intelligence was ignored that contradicted other intelligence..... blah blah. but it does dig the ignorance ... Read More good info, it is the truth, but nothing that wasn't really known before. we all know that intelligence was ignored that contradicted other intelligence..... blah blah. but it does dig the ignorance and beholdenness of the administration a little deeper Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
16 out of 83 people found this review helpful The typical bias out of Sundance. The "Arts" continue to fall over themselves at the opportunity to cast US policy in a negative light.
This movie has been produced, and re-produced 50 times ... Read More The typical bias out of Sundance. The "Arts" continue to fall over themselves at the opportunity to cast US policy in a negative light.
This movie has been produced, and re-produced 50 times over. Nothing new here. Just the same logically blinded, rhetoric filled musings one can find on MoveOn and the ilk.
... and yes, I did watch it. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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