This movie was on my radar because it starred active Navy Seals.
The story is basically a series of events tied together by the experiences of the Seals. A lot of equipment and big toys (I don't know how to describe all the planes, boats, helicopters, etc.) are on display. The Seals are trying to prevent an attack on America by some suicide bombers being smuggled into the country. It starts out as a hostage extraction, and the bread crumbs lead to the bigger picture.
Apparently this movie didn't resonate with the critics, but I really enjoyed it. The action was great, and I liked the way they filmed the missions. It really did feel like I was experiencing things through the eyes of the Seal at times (what they were going for according to the extras). The Seals weren't all emotional and dramatic, and you wouldn't want them to be. It wouldn't make sense under the circumstances.
I appreciated the effort taken to put this project together and would happily watch it again. The time flew by, and I'm sure I missed some things I'll catch on a second watch. I have the Blu-ray and watched a couple of the extras. It was interesting to learn some of the behind-the-scenes info. The only thing missing was a K-9! Good Movie!
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