A near-perfect war film that is a surefire contender for a Best Picture Oscar and likely the best war film of the decade. It is by far the best film about the Iraq war, and it achieves this by following an American EOD team close to ending its rotation as it defuses a number of bombs in a number of different and unique scenarios. This allows for some fantastic character exposition and some incredibly tense situations that couldn't really be found in any other war. The acting is spotless, and the cinematography is finely honed to deliver exactly the right feelings for each part of the movie.
This is a film that will grab hold of you from the get-go and won't let go until the very end. And you'll come out with a better understanding of what war has now become in the 21st century.
In a sentence:
A fascinating film, utilizing a huge amount of finesse in its cinematography, writing and acting to deliver a unique portrait of what war is like in Iraq.
