Heroes Don't Come Home

For one, I'm not really an emotional kind of guy but there is something about war movies that always gets me, my wife will tell you. Thing is, this is not really a war movie. Rather, it is the story of how war can have lasting effects on friendship, family and one's humanity. "Heroes Don't Come Home" really struck a cord with me and the emotions portrayed by the actors really hit home and felt real. It truly is a heartfelt story that really tugged at my emotions. There's a message in the film and, although I'm not a soldier, it was relatable to both soldier and civilian. A great film that I would love to have in my library of movies.

This movie attempts to make a political statement but ends up just leaving a sour taste in your mouth thinking about the complete disrespect of American soldiers. They are not stupid, they are brave and we should be grateful for what they did for our country.

The script and direction are rock solid and offer up a very incisive look at life after combat. Committed and authentic performances help keep you engaged the whole way through, and the cinematography and editing are top shelf as well. Highly recommended for anyone who's interested in learning more about the emotional toll that battle takes on both soldiers and those waiting for them back home.

Anyone who witnessed the events that took place on 9/11 will be moved by this piece! If you were too young to experience this event, it is still worth a watch considering those same reactions and emotions have led to the current state of the world. Great acting and effects only help to perpetuate the story. I recommend this for anyone! Do not expect a wartime drama, but instead expect to experience the feelings and actions of youthful men who felt compelled to act on behalf of their nation, for better or for worse! This is not a major cinematic adventure or blockbuster, but what it brings to the table is as true as any form of sincere cinematography.

I enjoyed this movie. It is well written, well acted and touches on things that all Americans should be giving serious thought. It is an emotional and touching movie. I cried, and that was unexpected. While war plays a part, for me, it was about emotions, how people deal with emotions and how emotions drive us to do what we do. It is about manipulation by the invisible hand. It is about cynicism and hope. It is about commitment and betrayal and figuring out what those things mean. The characters in this movie felt genuine and real. I liked the distance this movie could cover without getting bogged down in the details; it left enough open to the viewer's imagination. This movie is worth seeing and it likely will stick with you for a while.