Having just viewed a documentary online prior to this movie, it was easy for me to presume this one to be likewise. In fact, the only clue that gave it away as a movie(and I overlooked) was the listing of stars. I was actually consumed by this film from the start, completely sold that it was a documentary. It wasn't until after it ended and I became unsatisfied with the lack of memorial for the journalist, that I discovered it was fictional(by searching out more info online). Having stated that, the film was obviously convincing enough to pass for it's intended style. I must declare in my defense though, there were often times throughout the film that I was shaking my head at the complete lack of self preservation on the part of the journalist and the thoughtlessness of the leading role. I had to chalk the latter up to his willingness to die and having nothing to lose.Upon reflection and after learning that it was a fictitious project, I see the overacting, some poorly written scenes and unbelievable luck in the danger close situations.Overall, even after learning of it's true nature, I can't deny how good some of the scenes are layered for intensity and terror.

Very real film. Intense and emotional. I was hooked from the start. The plot line was interesting and daring. I enjoyed the controversial subject matter and rooted for the hero to get his revenge. The location and setting of the film made me film like I was with the hero in his hunt for Bin Laden. The excellent film making by Christian Johnston puts the viewer right in the middle of the action. The camera work in the film were beautiful, capturing the setting of the Northern Alliance world in a most captivating way. The action sequences were so riveting but not too violent. The movie displayed a desperate man on a suicide mission in very compasionate way.

It's sad, but as much as I respect our troops I'm getting really tired of every army, marine, this or that commenting on war movies (i.e. jarhead) just because they were in the service. When you go to film school and study film, than I will listen to you.This film is full of suspense, and in my beliefs "humanizes" to an extent the conflict in the middle east. Although the acting is not always top notch and neither is the dialog, the film truly picks up speed and ends on a high note. Most "war" films are seen from the large, forceful perspective of the U.S. Armed forces. This film however, really makes you see the little guy and the U.S. army is that witch is obscured. Definitely worth the money.

This movie wasn't what I thought it would be. I indeed thought it was a real documentary but realized about half-way through it was a complete bunch of crap. What I really found extremely irritating was the main character's blase attitude during the whole film. He's supposed to be in a country torn apart by years and years of war and filled with terrorists who would love to get their hands on an American yet his demeanor is as if he's in a shopping mall somewhere in suburban America. I mean give me a break. And the scene where he gets arrested, saying he can get more information if he is taken into custody. Ha Ha Ha . I actually laughed during this scene. (Was this really supposed to be a comedy?) There were too many scenes to state that looked absolutely absurd. On the cover of the DVD, it read "OUT-GUNS BLACK HAWK DOWN AND SAVING PRIVATE RYAN." WHAT???? The only movie this out-gunned was Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. I was totally disappointed though I did watch the whole thing. The character Walid's acting was the only thing that saved this DVD from going into the fireplace. I give it 4 out of 10 and again, only because of Walid's character.