Rating: R
Movie Release Date: December 3, 2009 (Israel) / December 4, 2009 (USA)
DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010
Plot 411: A family must cope after they're told their Marine son/husband/brother is killed in the war.
Review: Sam (Tobey Mcguire) is serving another tour overseas when his helicopter is shot down. His wife Grace (Natalie Portman) and the rest of his family, including his brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal), are told he is dead. Tommy, who has just been paroled from jail, becomes an integral part of the family and helps Grace with her two children. Tensions rise when (spoiler alert) Sam is finally rescued and returns home. This is a really great drama about families at the best and worst of times. I love how intimate the relationships are between characters. There are really awesome moments of rebellion, pride, love, heartbreak, depression and so many other extremes. The actors really do a lot with a look or a frown, simple movements that transmit exactly what they are feeling to the audience. Despite war being a big part of the plot, I think the major focus of this film is the people's lives. How do they cope when confronted with challenges? The movie's strength is that it makes you question what you would do in a similar situation. also in this film are Clifton Collins Jr., Sam Shepard and Mare Winningham.
Watch It: For a good example of the human aspects of war.
Skip It: Because there is a torture scene that's kind of intense. However, rather than show it outright, it only implies the actions and lets your mind do the rest. This is quite possibly worse, especially in the context of the film.
Movie Release Date: December 3, 2009 (Israel) / December 4, 2009 (USA)
DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010
Plot 411: A family must cope after they're told their Marine son/husband/brother is killed in the war.
Review: Sam (Tobey Mcguire) is serving another tour overseas when his helicopter is shot down. His wife Grace (Natalie Portman) and the rest of his family, including his brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal), are told he is dead. Tommy, who has just been paroled from jail, becomes an integral part of the family and helps Grace with her two children. Tensions rise when (spoiler alert) Sam is finally rescued and returns home. This is a really great drama about families at the best and worst of times. I love how intimate the relationships are between characters. There are really awesome moments of rebellion, pride, love, heartbreak, depression and so many other extremes. The actors really do a lot with a look or a frown, simple movements that transmit exactly what they are feeling to the audience. Despite war being a big part of the plot, I think the major focus of this film is the people's lives. How do they cope when confronted with challenges? The movie's strength is that it makes you question what you would do in a similar situation. also in this film are Clifton Collins Jr., Sam Shepard and Mare Winningham.
Watch It: For a good example of the human aspects of war.
Skip It: Because there is a torture scene that's kind of intense. However, rather than show it outright, it only implies the actions and lets your mind do the rest. This is quite possibly worse, especially in the context of the film.
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