I Am Soldier

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John C I really wanted to love this. Not because I’m that much of a fan of ‘war movies’ in general, but I just liked the premise, i.e. seeing what it takes to be part of the S.A.S. (something that I would never be able to do myself, due to being too addicted to comfy sofas, Playstation and takeaway pizza – apparently the world’s toughest soldiers aren’t allowed any of these during missions). The story follows two recruits (each with their own personal demons) as they go on an S.A.S. training mission in the British wilderness to see if they have what it takes. I won’t tell you if they succeed or not, only that I wouldn’t have made it for five minutes. Noel Clarke (Kidulthood) is one of their various ‘drill sergeant-type figures’ who is there to mentor them as they go and he does his best to lift the film out of mediocrity. He’s about the only star you may really recognise. And, perhaps that’s one of the film’s main faults: it screams ‘cheapness’ at all times. It has no real big name actors and the dialogue and acting talent on show isn’t exactly top drawer. However, its bleakness does add a level of realism to the film that gives you quite an overall gritty tone. I’ve read comments online about how there are blatant errors in the story. These seem to all come from people who have actually served in the military and can spot when a British soldier gives an American salute (I didn’t even know there were two different types!). But, from my completely nonexistent military background, no ‘factual errors’ were apparent. If I had to guess I’d say this was a reasonable portrayal as to how tough recruits have it. I rolled my eyes more when our two recruits encounter an attractive woman on the train, only for her to ‘coincidently’ show up a few scenes later. It’s not perfect and definitely isn’t for everybody. But if you’re in the mood for something gritty and brutal, plus you like soldier movies in general, give it a go. It’s not the longest of films, so you won’t feel like you’ve invested too much of your life in it anyway. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Audience Member Really good up until the final mission scene Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Can't believe this film has not been funded by SAS. It's more a propaganda movie, and very bad in any case, than a proper one. All these explanations and written are so uninteresting and useless to the final purpose of the movie but they ibserted every five minutes or so. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member un bon film sur la formation des soldats d'élite du S.A.S (Services spéciaux britanniques) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Okay..if a little tedious in places with a non delivery at the end :-( Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member very good british film showing some of the things thats required to pass sas selection although doesnt show everything still does a good job of showing what sas selection is like. enjoyable film and some good acting although tom hughes isnt believeable as a chef in the army nevermind passing sas selection. still worth a watch and good interesting little movie. if you like british film and war and the sas then you will enjoy this movie Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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