This movie is remarkable in that its ‘larger than life’ parts are the accurate ones and it’s the interpersonal drama, if anything, that feels less believable. The main stain on this film is the acting, since so many of the main cast is playing themselves and aren’t professional actors, but since that’s the main draw of the film the criticism only goes so far. The production values are up to the task of portraying modern military maneuvers, which helps make up for the acting and cookie-cutter plot.

Content warning: torture

Closest comparison: It’s like Kampen om tungtvannet (1948) by way of American Sniper.

Setting: Military
Plot: Military
Tone: Military