This film is told in real time, as a platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a mission in Iraq. It’s also based on a real event remembered by the men who were there. It begins with the logistical prep, as they get ready for an attack on their building. Even when the firestorm begins, the “action moments” are tempered by the methodical procedures they undergo, including constant communication with the base. Since almost all of this takes place in the same location, it’s not the typical war movie. It’s more about the processes and procedures they follow, even when some of them get severely injured. Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza are co-writer/directors and Garland’s “Civil War” was an equally potent conflict film, albeit fictional (my review). The determination, discipline and brotherhood of these men pushes thru the continuous intensity and chaos to show the horrors of war on a more intimate level. BTW, there are images of the real soldiers that play during the credits. 
(3.5 / 5)
