This is a very different war movie. In fact, the film is more about the characters' reaction to a dire situation, set during a war. So don't expect a battlefield with blazing guns and tanks. It's not that type of film and you'll be disappointed if you watch for that reason.
The only reason I decided to watch this, is because Logan Marshall-Green is in it (having marveled at his brilliant portrayal in films like 'The Invitation' and 'Upgrade'.) Unfortunately he isn't given much to do in this film. Instead, Nicholas Hault steals the show as a private who didn't want any part of the war, and then became smack bang involved in the turmoil. He is very good. In fact, the entire cast was excellent and this is a very well made film. I just don't understand why it was made. It is a very simple premise, but one that doesn't have a wide appeal. Why would anyone care about soldiers restoring a broken water pipe in a country that doesn't want it fixed? It doesn't make sense why the soldiers risked their lives for a cause they couldn't possibly benefit from and that actually had nothing to do with them.
The actions scenes are few and far between, but they hit you so hard that you want to shout out for the soldiers to pack up and leave and abandon their mission. The scenes are well done and very realistic. Although it is a well made film, it is a bit slow moving with a sense of deja vu more than once. I did enjoy this first viewing, but its not the type of film I'd watch again in a hurry.
The only reason I decided to watch this, is because Logan Marshall-Green is in it (having marveled at his brilliant portrayal in films like 'The Invitation' and 'Upgrade'.) Unfortunately he isn't given much to do in this film. Instead, Nicholas Hault steals the show as a private who didn't want any part of the war, and then became smack bang involved in the turmoil. He is very good. In fact, the entire cast was excellent and this is a very well made film. I just don't understand why it was made. It is a very simple premise, but one that doesn't have a wide appeal. Why would anyone care about soldiers restoring a broken water pipe in a country that doesn't want it fixed? It doesn't make sense why the soldiers risked their lives for a cause they couldn't possibly benefit from and that actually had nothing to do with them.
The actions scenes are few and far between, but they hit you so hard that you want to shout out for the soldiers to pack up and leave and abandon their mission. The scenes are well done and very realistic. Although it is a well made film, it is a bit slow moving with a sense of deja vu more than once. I did enjoy this first viewing, but its not the type of film I'd watch again in a hurry.