Sand Castle

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andrea C @Charst 1d Film amaro, che rappresenta la guerra in Iraq con un punto di vista differente dal solito infallibile soldato eroe americano; raccontando invece di un gruppo di soldati tutto fuorchè perfetti in combattimento, che cercano di sopravvivere seguendo gli ordini in missioni che si rivelano essere inutili ai fini del conflitto ma che portano perdite e traumi ai superstiti. La pellicola cerca di restare imparziale sia nei personaggi che, soprattutto nelle situazioni; senza trovare facili villain che facciano cadere nel solito clichè. Peccato davvero per i personaggi secondari, poco sviluppati e piatti; nonostante le tante sequenze si percepisce praticamente sempre che saranno solamente di contorno; tanto che la sorte di alcuni di loro non viene nemmeno raccontata. See more Joe L. @jlags Jan 7 Compelling and reawakening to the horror and atrocities of war See more Dave C @RT09838700 Sep 14 Harsh that this scored as low as it did. Maybe that's because it's not the usual 'America is the greatest' dramatisation like a lot of this type of movie. It seems to have a level of emotional connection to the Iraqi's featured, rather than simply being about the Western agenda of 'we're right; we're all-powerful; we're superior'. It's not a socio-political piece, by any stretch, but it seems to deliver something with at least a little heart and some meaning See more Justin D @RadOldDad Jul 26 I thought this was an excellent movie and thoroughly enjoyable. Hoult is always great and an earlier role for Glen Powell who is also always good, and Logan Marshall Green really shined in this as Sgt Harper. Cavill was meh as usual but fills the part fine. It had several good action scenes, solid story and keeps you guessing about what and when something might start to pop off. I would HIGHLY recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good war movie and might have missed it, like I did. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. May 5 Strong movie, does a great job of showing the impact of camaraderie on soldiers at war. Regardless of your social standing or enthusiasm towards being there, it will hit you and be hard to shake. See more Viktor B @RT31470751 Apr 12 If you are looking for a war drama, in which there is not a drop of Hollywood pathos, it will pleasantly surprise with its restraint and honesty. This film differs favourably from many similar pictures in that it lacks heroes in the spirit of ‘Rambo’, and no one tries to show the war as a feat in the name of glory. Here everything is much closer to reality - the soldiers are tired, afraid, doubtful, and this makes them alive and real. Nicholas Holt as Private Matt Okren conveys not the image of a superhero, but an ordinary guy who found himself in a situation much bigger than himself. Instead of loud speeches - silence and dust. Instead of epic battles - small but meaningful internal and external battles. Sand Castle is a look at war without illusions, respecting human frailty and trying to understand what happens on the other side of military orders. The film leaves an aftertaste of reflection rather than spectacle, and that is what makes it special. See more Read all reviews

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