It is a very different kind of movie but it was definitely worth my time. So amazing. It made me cry. You can watch this on Netflix. It is amazing. There is not a lot of action but I think it will be a satisfying watch for all viewers. <3 love compassion humanity humility, I am making 10 lines worth even though I believe my review enough. It does not need 10 lines because it is a very compelling movie. I am making 10 lines worth even though I believe my review enough. It does not need 10 lines because it is a very compelling movie.I am making 10 lines worth even though I believe my review enough. It does not need 10 lines because it is a very compelling movie. <3 love viewer

Released in 2014, Peter Sattler's Camp X-Ray saw a very limited screening in theaters and an underwhelming payoff in the box office ($10 000 US). Despite the mediocre box office performance and lackluster critical response, I find Camp X-Ray to be an excellent drama that manages to be extremely heartfelt and beautiful while also being emotionally gripping and entertaining. While the supporting characters are surprisingly thin and the story far-fetched at times, these flaws are easily forgivable after considering the excellent performances by our lead actors and an emotionally engaging script and screenplay. Camp X-Ray may drown us in political and moral messages at times, but the main focus is always on the personality of our characters and the forbidden connection between two people with different positions in society.If you are to ever hear someone bashing Kristen Stewart's admittedly questionable acting, refer them to Camp X-Ray, which contains arguably the best Stewart performance so far. While it isn't quite Oscar worthy, Stewart manages to reach a level of emotional depth that we have never seen from her before. She was tasked with the difficult role of a female guard at Guantanamo Bay and she nailed it. Being stern, but still noticeably softer than the male guards, she perfectly captured the emotions and actions based on the tough position she has been placed in. We can easily sympathize with her as all of her actions, deemed unreasonable by society, are completely understandable for us. Peyman Moaadi also does a fantastic job interacting with Stewart's character from the other side of the cell door. While the audience is aware that he could very well be a terrorist, he gives such a truthful and honest performance that we completely forget about that in the end. After all, it isn't about how the characters are different, but how they are the same. While on opposite ends of society's spectrum, they interact just as two people and it all feels incredibly intimate and real. The script and screenplay for Camp X-Ray is also fairly impressive. While the majority of the film's sequences are shared dialogue scenes between our two leads, the script was so tightly and well written that these scenes were incredibly immersive and gripping. We get into many different moral and political stances, and while it may seem excessive at times, it was never the main focus of the film. I did think it was a shame that our supporting characters were so underdeveloped and stereotypical. With such fleshed out lead characters, the paper-thin and bland supporting cast was extra noticeable as they never seemed to serve a purpose other than stand around and act "American". This was quite disappointing, but it hardly did anything to damper the end result that much. There was also a ton of interesting imagery and metaphors for the viewer to think about after viewing. Add this to the excellent script and fast-paced story, Camp X-Ray is an endlessly re- watchable and enjoyable experience. Sadly, there are times where I felt that the political views were slightly askew and quite unjust. The setting of the infamous Guantanamo Bay seems to just be a set piece as we were never exposed to the real injustice that occurred there. I feel that this story didn't really need to be set at Guantanamo as the setting never really seemed to be the focus, and the film never quite warrants the right to use such a recognizable and prominent location.Despite the few flaws, Camp X-Ray is still an excellent film. The acting from our lead actors is impressive, the story is surprisingly gripping and the script is very well written. It can, at times, be quite cheesy and politically insensitive, but this film isn't a documentary. It's an entertaining and emotionally gripping drama that shouldn't be taken too seriously when it flaunts it's political and social values.

Recently, I watched Cafe Society. Kristen Stewart is pretty good in that. However, reviewing a Woody Alan movie felt a little too unnecessary at the moment. Don't misunderstand me. I love Alan's movies. Some of which I'll cherish to my funeral pyre. That being said, I just don't feel up to criticizing his work. Not just yet. So, I went back and re-watched Camp X-Ray, a previous Kristen Stewart movie that was left aside to be reviewed later. Two years since Camp X-Ray, the actress has done a few notable films. What we see in Cafe Society is one of her best roles yet, but I think her character in Camp X-Ray still remains undoubtedly her best. Call me a sucker for drama, I give a lot of value to the emotional depth of the role when studying an actor performing it. Stewart playing an Army Private who is in-charge of a Guantanamo prison cell block is already a far more interesting setting than a secretary of Hollywood producer having an affair with her boss. Period. Private Amy Cole is a rookie in the best of sense - made to believe that every person behind those bars is a dangerous terrorist. Her training tells her not to trust them, let alone befriend them. But, she's a rookie after all. She's intimidated by the scale of operations at the prison. She's tormented and harassed by colleagues and supervisors. If she complains then it will be seen as a sign of her weakness. Its 'Few Good Men' all over! Gitmo is no place for weak. She comes across a prisoner Ali who at first seems to be every bit as crazy and violent as expected. Inevitably, Amy soon begins to doubt the entire purpose of detaining these men in such conditions. All layers of propaganda, slowly peels away from her eyes and that's when an odd friendship develops. A bond between a prisoner and the guard. There is an almost classic value to this plot; Like the Man in Iron Mask or De Profundis or a story out of Arabian nights. This film should be among top 50 prison movies of all time. Its both historically significant as well as artistically poignant.In a way you can see that Amy is as much a prisoner as Ali. In a hole like this, no one is really free. Prisoner Ali's role is played by Payman Moaadi and he is perfect. Balancing delicately between a vulnerable scholarly fellow and a prisoner hardened by the torment, Moaadi transforms the situation into a fantasy where he's a maverick heartthrob who excites his very captors. Well, particularly one who has even developed a romantic feelings for him. The fact that it is really hopeless makes it all the more precious. While the war on terrorism takes more lives and rids more people of their homes and self esteems, this movie is a gentle reminder that we may sweep it under the rug but there are collateral damages that we can not morally justify.

Review: I really enjoyed this movie because of the emotional content, and the fact that it shows the different sides to war but I can't see it going down well with Americans or anyone who is victims of terrorism. I think that audiences would have had more sympathy for Ali (Payman Maadi), if they knew if he was guilty or not, and I was surprised that he was able to have them in depth conversations with Cole (Kristen Stewart), with so many inmates close by. Anyway, the performances were great, especially from Payman Maadi, and the unique storyline did touch an emotional cord. Because of the political status about Guantanamo Bay and the fact that the world has mixed reviews about it, I'm not surprised that this film was kept under the radar. The director really did push the barriers by making a film about a relationship between an inmate and a guard but I liked the way that he showed an human side to a soldier, who could have easily felt remorse towards Ali after he covered her in poop. For a film that is mainly about 2 people, I really did enjoy it, and I have to commend Kristen Stewart for taking on a project that is completely out of her comfort zone. Enjoyable! Round-Up: Kristen Stewart, 26, first hit the big screen in 2002, in Panic room, playing Jodie Fosters daughter and then she went on to star in Cold Creek Manor, Zahara, Into The Wild and What Just Happened but she is mostly known for her role as Bella in the Twilight franchise. Since then, she has become an household name but I personally think that she acts the same in all of her movies, even though she has covered many genres. Anyway, this is the first film written and directed by Peter Sandler, who made this small film, interesting throughout. Kristen Stewart wouldn't have been my first choice to play a soldier but she completely transformed herself, which, surprisingly, worked. Budget: $1million Worldwide Gross: $61,000 (Terrible)I recommend this movie to people who are into their war/drama movies starring Kristen Stewart, Peyman Moaadi, Lane Garrison, Tara Holt, John Carroll Lynch and Anoop Simon. 6/10