Fresh
Lets the soldiers tell their stories by the way they live day-to-day during their tour of duty.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Armadillo
For you it's a movie. For them it's reality.
2010 · 1h 45m · NOT RATED
Documentary, War
Directed by
Janus Metz
Overview
Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal – no actors.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
90%
Tomatometer
Fresh
When the bombs go off and the bullets start flying, Metz and his cameraman provide a real-life vision of what a hurt locker is really all about.
Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh
It's alluring to watch.
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Fresh
The movie's strength and audacity comes from the Danish soldiers, who confront civilians with wariness or bluntness, exalt in their victories and hesitantly exhibit fear in each others' company.
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
Rotten
There's little new in "Armadillo."
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
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