Warfare

Well done? Very. Exceptional acting? Check. Enjoyable? Not really...rather, quite a stressful watch.

The most intense film that I’ve ever seen. 10/10

best movie i watched in a long time real spill

"deeply unsettling. exactly how a war film should feel. there's no great story arc. no final catharsis. it sucks the whole way through. because war tends to be either incredibly boring, or complete hell. if you don't like that, there are endless war films depicting the 1% of war moments where american war heroes are born. this is if you actually care to know what the other 99% went through. war is hell.

Through a haunting use of sound, Warfare captures the destructiveness and trauma of war. Written and directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare tells the true story of a squadron of Navy SEALs trying to survive a mission in Iraq. The realism of this film is shockingly horrific as the audience is transported into an intense atmosphere of bullets, blood, and bombs. Warfare succeeds in building its ensemble cast into a believable brotherhood. Though the runtime is just over ninety minutes, the audience is able to sit with the group of characters and understand the relationships and dynamics. The playfulness between the characters is comforting and there is an undeniable charm from the group. Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza are not afraid to shove a camera into an actor’s face and let their talent speak volumes. My standout performances include D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn, and Cosmo Jarvis. Though each character feels personal and relevant, Warfare struggles to balance out deeper characterizations for any of the characters. Warfare needs to win awards for its sound design. Whether it’s the ‘whizz’ of bullets flying by or the thunderous ‘boom’ of an explosion, Warfare flaunts its power through sound. Alex Garland knows how to pace this film effectively and Ray Mendoza brings his personal story to visual life. Warfare does not hold back on showcasing the brutalities and suffering of war. As the audience joins the characters on their mission, the stakes and severity of the story become increasingly frightening and interesting. Overall, Warfare is one of the most intense films I have seen. Its realism is both interesting and terrifying. The ensemble cast feels genuine and each performance is enhanced by Alex Garland’s ability to showcase visceral storytelling without heavy exposition.

Good military movie gave my boy ptsd

Very well done. A different perspective of of a war movie. Even though it's an A24 movie it was well done and the use of professionals experts as advisors made this movie quite immersive and realistic.

well filmed however the movie was repetitive and had no major moments. overall a bit boring however it depicts the brutality of war well

Competently realistic, gritty, and thrilling. Go see this with the boys. It echoes of influence from war giants like Black Hawk Down but what makes it stand out in originality is the realism of the unease of waiting in a war zone with impending threats slowly creeping under your skin while trained to maintain composure. Based on a true story and directed with passion and precision by a veteran from the event, this war film is worthy to stand with the greats.

Probably the most accurate war movie I've ever seen. The building of tension was incredible and I feel they honoured the real life soldiers and what they went through well.