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I think it was a little bold in terms of screenwriting (trying to do too much at once), it's still surprisingly sincere and has some great performances. This isn't a great movie or anything like that, but it's pretty effective. Effective also at capturing many frustrations regarding Iraq. I think the movie would have been better if it focused completely on one of the two messages it was conveying: the controversial military policy that no one knows about or the traumatic effect of war on young veterans. The biggest saving grace of this movie is that it's obvious that it DOES NOT have an agenda to make the current government adminstration look bad. Rather, it seems to have been genuinely made to advocate on behalf of the soldiers to dramatize a current injustice.
7/10
2.5.2008 -
patrick,sullivan@ - age: 26-35
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This movie opens a persons eyes to the realism of this war and the emotions of the soldiers during their tour and after they return home. It is well worth seeing and shows well on the big screen!!!
9/10
16.4.2008 -
tequilapigs@ - age: 36-49
Nothing actually really happens in this movie. Overall I was disappointed to be honest.
6/10
15.4.2008 -
dtatnell@ - age: 18-25
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Absolutely magnificent film. Acting was terrific and the movie shows the true trials and tribulations of war. This war HAS TO STOP!! Too many young men and women are being led to slaughter and if they survive they end up with everlasting mental, emotional and physical damage!!
8/10
12.4.2008 -
manuela@ - age: 36-49
Overall, a pretty good movie. I hadn't heard of the Stop-Loss clause before and felt that Ryan Phillippe's portrayal of a solider being stop-lossed was solid. I felt the ending was pretty weak (was wrapped up a little too cleanly) and Abbie Cornish's character was unnecessary and poorly acted to boot. I can see this movie appealing to a younger female demographic due to the attractiveness of the male cast. Would recommend renting this movie instead of paying theatre prices.
7/10
11.4.2008 -
jillian3cb@ - age: 26-35
This movie was very accurate about the impact that the war is having on the soldiers. I recommend you see it!
9/10
9.4.2008 -
zan@ - age: 26-35
I was really surprised by this movie. It was thoughtful and had an interesting perspective on what the war in Iraq is doing to the people and the soldiers. Go see it.
9/10
8.4.2008 -
ihaveafileonyou@ - age: 36-49
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This movie earns a solid 8/10 on my scale. It is a great movie, and I recommend you see it. Yes, there have been several post-9/11 movies that have failed to capture a wide audience (In the Valley of Elah, Rendition, Lions for Lambs, The Kingdom) I personally loved Elah (performances and story) Stop-Loss has now become my favorite movie on the topic of that "war". It is driven by a solid screenplay and directed masterfully by Kimberly Peirce. The acting is simply amazing. Ryan Phillippe delivers one of his greatest performances. Major kudos also go to Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum. The movie shows you not only what kind of situations that these soliders are put in over there, but also and more importantly the effect that it has on them. And Peirce tells the story in a very original fashion. This movie is top notch quality on a subject that seems to have become taboo. It may not be too popular to take a stance or question our involvement over there, but no matter where you stand on the issue you cannot overlook that men and women are sent over there, put in harm's way, and too often left to fend for themselves upon returning. A great movie, don't miss it.
8/10
8.4.2008 -
rimbaud1972@ - age: 26-35
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A very eye-opening movie about a very real issues that is consuming our neighbours to the south. This war is consuming all of us... another Canadian killed...
9/10
6.4.2008 -
histwiz@ - age: 26-35
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While the soldier returned to his home state of Texas, he thought his tour of duty in Iraq was over to be with his family and friends. Then he was ordered to return to Iraq but he refused and forced himself to flee. Real life issues like this comes with a price.
9/10
5.4.2008 -
metalandy2000@ - age: 36-49
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This movie is a disservice to movie making. It also damages the potential understanding of a very important topic. Equipped with a significant budget the producers and director have managed to trivialize this topic using every commercial trick currently available. First we have extensive 'war' footage - tanks, guns, infantry buddies, death, blood, gore etc. - long and gratuitous. No original thought here. We've seen this sort of thing in every war/propaganda movie since movies began. There was even a picture of John Wayne pretending to be a soldier. Pretenders worshiping another pretender. Why not feature a real warrior if there has to be a 'hero' in the frame. After the explosions and the necessary tragic carnage we have the ticker tape welcome home and then the PTSD analysis. Next, small town family destruction resulting from the experiences. Then, almost hidden, the STOP LOSS theme. The entire point about the stop loss policy is lost in the gratuitous gloss of a wanna be war movie. Stop Loss policy is yet another nasty tactic used by the US in its prosecution of political invasions of sovereign countries. These invasions lead us to terrible destruction of all civilized societies. This trivial trash teaches nothing about the stop loss tactic used by the US military. It teaches us nothing about the trickery used to prosecute US invasions and it teaches us nothing about recruitment propaganda. I suggest a reading of Henry IV part 1 and beyond. Hotspur is more credible and articulate than this director will ever be.
3/10
5.4.2008 -
jackovipe@ - age: 50+
Wow, that was better than I thought, those poor guys,.
8/10
3.4.2008 -
annemarie_kennedy@ - age: 18-25
It tells a lot about what really happens in the States. It makes Canada look good thats for sure. I thought that Ryan and Channing did a great job. Only disappointment was not seeing Ryan without his shirt, like they showed in the previews. I would go and see it again :)
9/10
3.4.2008 -
iloverandy4@ - age: 18-25
A theme very similar to 'In the Valley of Elah'; meaning how mental / physical health is ill affected when coming home from war. It's not the main story line, but close to it. The acting is good but not great and so is the movie. Worth seeing and in my book, I give it 7½.
8/10
1.4.2008 -
black,jack@ - age: 50+
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