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One platoon, one valley, one year
2010 · 1h 33m · R
Documentary, War
Directed by
Tim Hetherington
,
Sebastian Junger
Directors Hetherington and Junger spend a year with the 2nd Battalion of the United States Army located in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous valleys. The documentary provides insight and empathy on how to win the battle through hard work, deadly gunfights and mutual friendships while the unit must push back the Taliban.
Top critics, in their words
Restrepo avoids political discussion. It just revels in the heroism of these impossibly young, brave soldiers who follow orders that at times seem pointless because following them is what their country has asked them to do.
The camera lingers on the soldiers' smiles and tears and shows the human face of military tactics which reduce people to chess pieces.
At this point in all our Middle Eastern conflicts, we need more from a documentary than just a grunts-eye-view of the frustrating nature of the war.
The directors were satisfied with telling us about a group of courageous, honorable young soldiers -- a salute these men richly deserve.
A look at both the tragic folly of war and the camaraderie of men under pressure, the documentary Restrepo holds both hope and horror.
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Documentary · War · NOT RATED
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