Warfare

"This is a brutally realistic movie depicting a battle in Iraq where they consulted with soldiers who actually lived it. Truly illustrating the absurdity of war. My heart goes out to the brave soldiers that went through Hell for our freedom, some paying the ultimate price. Amazing cinematography that puts the viewer right in the mix. This is a difficult watch that won't be for everyone. 8/10"

"INTENSE. From the beginning you can feel the momentum mounting as the ions in the air start to charge. As soon as it starts, it does not let up."

"3.5 stars, rounding down to 3 stars on this app. The first half or so was strong, but I think the film waned it its intensity and cohesion thereafter."

"In a word… profound. I could never give this a lower rating because of how real and shocking this movie was. Watch it. "

"This film is an experience but it’s not going to be for everyone. Alex Garland, the director of Civil War, and Ray Mendoza, a soldier involved in the battle, co-wrote and directed this film about a fire fight and exfiltration in Iraq. The film is an attempt to have you experience the incident as viscerally and accurately as possible. Like Civil War, the context of the situation they’re in isn’t spelled out. The opening title card says they are a Navy Seal unit providing support and reconnaissance for another unit. You never learn what the nature of the operation was. It’s hard for actors to stand out in a film like this. Most of the dialogue is either technical military communication with headquarters or their drone unit or quickly shouted instructions. There just aren’t a lot of “look at me” moments. The real standout aspect of the film is its control of tone. There is a building sense of dread as the activity in the surrounding buildings grows more suspicious. The chaos that engulf the building as fighting starts is palpable. There are moments in this film where the sound mix’s auditory stimulation is so intentionally overwhelming that it makes you very uncomfortable. The film doesn’t have a classic narrative structure, which will leave some people asking “What was the point?” However, I think they’re less interested in telling you a story than have you feel it, which is the unique power that cinema has. 4 out of 5 Stars"

"Brutal."

"No glamorization of war, no propaganda, and no fluffed-up subplots, just simply a "war movie". I love how the film is contained into this one military operation, making the viewer feel like they are in the thick of war. I also enjoy some of the close-ups of some of the soldiers' facial expressions when things get heavy. Warfare is a war movie that truly expresses the fact that there is nothing glamorous about military conflict, only pure horror. "

"I loved this movie, it felt very fast i just didn’t want the movie to end. I love the directors past work too so this just added on for me. Love!"

"Apple TV"

"Intense all the way through! An unique perspective into a moment in time most of us were unaware of. It's also special as it is fully written from the soldiers' perspective and what they remember from that day. Very real, and some of the scenes might be too much for some. Well directed and shot "