Restrepo: Is This The Greatest War Film Ever? -- The Independent
A documentary about a platoon of US soldiers in Afghanistan is a haunting depiction of life on the front line.
An exploding roadside bomb sends panic through a routine patrol. A handsome and popular soldier is shot dead in a volley of gunfire. His friend collapses in sobs on hearing the news, and comrades restrain him from rushing to the body. Later, smoking and joking, half-naked tattooed soldiers casually fire rounds of ammo into a dry Afghan valley. They dance and embrace to the Sam Fox classic "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)". No wonder they're calling Restrepo one of the best portrayals of war ever.
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My Comment: The official site for Restrepo is here.
What is my favorite war film? .... wow .... that is a long list. Lawrence of Arabia, For Whom The Bells Toll, The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, Platoon, Deer Hunter .... yup .... I have a long list. But Restrepo .... the trailer is impressive, but it is a film that I will probably need to see when it is released before calling it the "Greatest War Film Ever".
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