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Originally Posted by Jim in CT
I'd say your review was pretty accurate. The story was so incredible, that even a less-than-perfect movie adaptation would be more than worthwhile. That being said, it left me wanting. Here are some of my complaints redlite, and be warned that this may warrant a spoiler alert...
How does the movie fail to mention that Lt Murphy was awarded the Medal Of Honor, how do you completely exclude the scene at Luttrell's ranch when the community gathered there for days? Why show a scene that shows Luttrell leaving the village under his own power (minutes after being strong enough to stab someone to death), then all of a sudden he's flat-lining on a hospital table?
The director did a pretty good job. But this was a once-in-a-generation story that should have been so good, that it would be overwhelming to talk about.
That being said, I did weep during the final scene. And this was the only time in my life where the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause at the end.
I give it an A-. It could have been off-the-charts good. The movie was the equivalent of catching a 40 pound striper out of a school of 50 pounders.
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I haven't read the book since it first came out (2007ish?), so I may have forgotten some parts of the story, but thought it was overall good. I think you have to remember that this movie is made for the masses and there is always parts of a book that will get cut out or slightly changed.
I can see them skipping the "back home" scene, as it was not necessary to understand the story, and they were really fighting for each other and to stay alive.
I think my two biggest complaints were acting that was a little forced, to look "cool" , and when they are on a recon making all that noise and chit chatting like it was no big deal.
Overall a good movie. I'd say 4.5/5