Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: August 21, 2008
DVD Release Date: December 16, 2008
Plot 411: Samir Horn is a devout Muslim who straddles the line between patriot and terrorist in his participation in the jihad.
Review: Another great performance by Don Cheadle! Cheadle is Samir, a half American, half Sudanese man who is caught by FBI agents while trying to sell explosives to a terrorist group in Yemen. Despite intial misgivings from the Islamic group, especially by Omar (Said Taghmaoui) who believes he's a traitor, he is soon welcomed and becomes an essential part of their jihad. Samir, Omar and the other men escape the prison and begin to initiate their plans. FBI agents Clayton (Guy Pearce) and Archer (Max McDonough) quickly uncover all the intel they can and call a meeting of the minds in order to find Samir. The lines between right and wrong are severely crossed, especially when human lives are taken. This movie is a good example of the choices people must make in the service of what they believe to be the betterment of mankind. Sometimes these sacrifices are personal and one must live with his choices even though all intentions were honorable. It also highlighted the ingenuity of terrorists and how they are able to infiltrate everyday society. Their motivations and commitments are just as serious as the U.S. government's and the lengths they go to in order to complete their missions are simply incredible. The juxtaposition of both sides make it clear that the two forces are similar in many ways. Also in this movie is Jeff Daniels.
Watch It: Because even though it's entertaining, this movie is out there to make you think.
Skip It: If you're too busy flag waving to see the more serious issues involved in this conflict.
Movie Release Date: August 21, 2008
DVD Release Date: December 16, 2008
Plot 411: Samir Horn is a devout Muslim who straddles the line between patriot and terrorist in his participation in the jihad.
Review: Another great performance by Don Cheadle! Cheadle is Samir, a half American, half Sudanese man who is caught by FBI agents while trying to sell explosives to a terrorist group in Yemen. Despite intial misgivings from the Islamic group, especially by Omar (Said Taghmaoui) who believes he's a traitor, he is soon welcomed and becomes an essential part of their jihad. Samir, Omar and the other men escape the prison and begin to initiate their plans. FBI agents Clayton (Guy Pearce) and Archer (Max McDonough) quickly uncover all the intel they can and call a meeting of the minds in order to find Samir. The lines between right and wrong are severely crossed, especially when human lives are taken. This movie is a good example of the choices people must make in the service of what they believe to be the betterment of mankind. Sometimes these sacrifices are personal and one must live with his choices even though all intentions were honorable. It also highlighted the ingenuity of terrorists and how they are able to infiltrate everyday society. Their motivations and commitments are just as serious as the U.S. government's and the lengths they go to in order to complete their missions are simply incredible. The juxtaposition of both sides make it clear that the two forces are similar in many ways. Also in this movie is Jeff Daniels.
Watch It: Because even though it's entertaining, this movie is out there to make you think.
Skip It: If you're too busy flag waving to see the more serious issues involved in this conflict.
