This movie is a criminally overlooked gem that perfectly blends historical accounts with action. Michael Bay has enough respect for the real life events that he maintains a grounded sobriety in the story, but has enough experience making bombastic over-the-top action movies that he is able to deliver top-tier entertainment. He also somehow managed to not mention Hillary Clinton’s role in causing this catastrophe, probably the most self-restraining act of his career. This is a boots-on-the-ground realistic look at recent military action, and this movie far outpaces any of its peers.

Closest comparison: It’s like Black Hawk Down by way of The Rock.

Setting: War
Plot: Military Life
Tone: Action