Some people have described it as Call of Duty: The Movie which I agree is true in parts, especially with the cam-gun but that doesn’t give the film-makers enough credit. It’s a surprisingly somber tale which doesn’t go the way you’d expect and you grow to genuinely care about each of the SEALs on their deadly missions where no one is guaranteed tomorrow. You may go in expecting triumphant sounding brass and military bombast but that’s not what we get giving the movie a little more gravitas. The music score from Nathan Furst is the standout for this movie and its achingly sad with a memorable theme that haunts you long after viewing. What they want most during a mission is to make it home to their families and sadly this isn’t always the case.Īct of Valor is beautifully shot and the action scenes are impressive, especially the jungle rescue scene which uses all practical vehicles and weapons rather than CG overload. It demonstrates what a tough job the Navy SEALS really do and how they have a particular code of honour. Review: Before Act of Valor became a movie I remember it was initially going to essentially be a recruitment video to encourage people to join the Navy SEALs but would end up becoming a movie showcasing the realistic kinds of situations they have to face on a daily basis.ĭespite the generally negative reviews I thought it was very entertaining and surprisingly moving. Each new piece of intelligence they gather reveals a shocking twist to the plot as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.- Mexico border. As the men of Bandito Platoon race to stop an attack that could kill or maim thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to th eir duty and family back home. Plot: When its latest mission leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., an elite team of Navy SEALs sets out on a global manhunt. The score is one of the year’s best too and the cinematography is first rate. Act of Valor may not win prizes for acting but the set-pieces are impressive and gives us an idea of the Hell these men go through on a daily basis.
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