Saw it last night, very good film and pretty true to the book. They gussied up the ending a bit, but other than that seems to follow to story very closely. They made a serious film, no Marky Mark snarkiness, he played it straight. He was very good and actually all 4 guys were spot on. Good to see Marcus Lutrell in a bunch of cameos. They really couldn't go into the SEAL training as I depth as in the book, but they did hit the high points. I recommend it if you like war movies. Extremely violent and bloody, a bunch of head shots and shrapnel as one would expect. Saw it in RPX, the new Regal Cinemas wide screen super high def format, I highly recommend you see in one of the big formats- it's a big big screen movie. _
I read the book a few years ago, so I needed to see this. I'd say it was true to the book until it comes to the story of Marcus's rescue. But I understand how the story of the fight needed to be the focus in the movie.
Exactly. I think even as respectfully as Berg wanted to treat the story he still couldn't resist putting in a Hollywood shoot em up things all getting blowed up ending. Still pretty damn good and compelling. _
read the book several times, along with Seal of Honor and even the nonsensical Victory Point. dying to see the movie but I have a 5 week old and turns out my wife wants to see it as well, so I can't sneak out for a showing on my own.
I'd say see the movie first. if you find it compelling enough t want to know a little more detail and accuracy, then read the book.
was able to get a hold of an awards screener DVD. very good movie, but I would certainly recommend reading the book. there is just so much more to the story that you can't fit in a movie that is every much as compelling as what is in the film.
