This laugh out loud movie is a total wash. Right wing, gun nut sh*theads might find something to enjoy in the constant annoying first person camera shots of the soldiers moving through shots with practiced skill, but for anyone else, this well worn story plumbs very familiar turf. Bad guys with barely any motivation, a story that is practically impossible to follow are just some of it's problems.
It's difficult to critque the acting by the Seals themselves because they are not actors (and believe me it shows). But this is supposed to be a MOVIE not a documentary. Hence, having real life SEALS who are trying their best to act just isn't good enough, no matter who authentic their tactics are. The jingoism is also laid on thick, with the Americans portrayed as can-do heroes and the villains as reprehensible foreigners. I guess that's nothing really new.
All in all, this is a real-let down and just not worth the time.
It's difficult to critque the acting by the Seals themselves because they are not actors (and believe me it shows). But this is supposed to be a MOVIE not a documentary. Hence, having real life SEALS who are trying their best to act just isn't good enough, no matter who authentic their tactics are. The jingoism is also laid on thick, with the Americans portrayed as can-do heroes and the villains as reprehensible foreigners. I guess that's nothing really new.
All in all, this is a real-let down and just not worth the time.