Home of the Brave

Pros: highlights a harsh reality
Cons: none for me

Home of the Brave makes me think of several conversations Diane and I have had regarding returning soldiers from war and their adjustment to civilian life. She really noticed a difference in her brother, as did his wife, but since I’ve only ...

Pros: Not many
Cons: Read review

War is Hell.  For far too many Americans this phrase has become a cliche, but for the man and women who fight this countries seemingly endless string of wars, those three words hold a far deeper meaning.  It's that deeper meaning that ...

Pros: Samuel L. Jackson's performance.
Cons: Just another anti war/liberal soap opera.

Directed By Irwin Winkler. Written By Mark Friedman. Samuel L. Jackson/Will Marsh Jessica Biel/Vanessa Price Brian Presley/Tommy Curtis Jackson/Jamal Aiken I guess I'll start this review by breaking down the ending of ...

Pros: Solid drama that makes you think.
Cons: None

Since the beginning of film every way has had its own version of soldiers returning from battle. World War II had THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES. The Vietnam era had THE DEER HUNTER. And now the war in Iraq brings us HOME OF THE BRAVE. The film centers ...

Pros: Bittersweet sadness, proud to be an American, grateful
Cons: Better written transitions between lines

Most of the time, the movies are about how bad the government is or how bad the Military is, but without either of those entities, we wouldn't be here to write or enjoy any of our movies. I do agree that the idea and theme for this movie is an honorable ...