This emotionally complex film left me feeling both ironic and disappointed. The acting was tacky, filled with an excessive amount of testosterone and sprinkled with US propaganda. It seemed to cater to a demographic of bigots who accept information at face value. Moreover, the movie suffered from a lack of reliable sources for religious references. One particular scene, where a Malaysian soldier was killed, showcased a cringe-worthy moment when another soldier recited an irrelevant phrase from the Muslim call to prayer instead of the appropriate phrase for such a tragic event. The result was a tacky yet inadvertently hilarious scene. Additionally, the CGI was subpar, failing to impress. Towards the end, a melodramatic moment involving a US high ranking officer seemed to serve no real purpose other than to portray the US as a friendly ally.
Instead of being a reflective film, it turned out to be more ironic and comical than intended.
Instead of being a reflective film, it turned out to be more ironic and comical than intended.