Restrepo

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What to Watch M Restrepo delivers a gut-punch of raw emotion, pulling us into the fraught world of U.S. soldiers stationed in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley without the gloss or polish of typical Hollywood war narratives. The filmmakers deserve credit for shedding light on the visceral, unvarnished realities our troops faced—fear, camaraderie, and the sheer grind of survival in a place where danger lurks behind every ridge. Yet, while the combat scenes are gripping, their frantic editing leaves us feeling just as disoriented as the soldiers, a likely intention but one that sacrifices clarity for chaos. And then there’s the ending—an abrupt fadeout that feels less like a closing statement and more like being kicked out of a conversation mid-sentence. Restrepo excels at making us feel, but it stops short of tying those feelings into something more reflective or definitive. Still, for what it shows us—confusion, exhaustion, and the human cost of war—it’s a critical piece of cinema, even if its narrative resolution is MIA. 7.1/10 Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Pierre L The fact is that no negociation with the evil is useful. The only alternative is the helleno-buddhic reconquest of the pure land. This is the way. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/02/23 Full Review Audience Member This is what it really looks like out there. Documentaries should have less narration like this one, it feels much less biased that way. They are just showing you what happens out there. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member this was one of the best, if not the best, war documentaries I've ever seen. Everyone should see this to get an idea of what these men go through. And don't forget to see the second documentary that follows up with them after they are out of the army. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Restrepo is a great documentary with a great insight on how the men were living in a combat area. Its a unique documentary with lots of emotions and feelings. I recommend this documentary for those who love to see how soliders are living in a area full of enemies. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A soldier's life is never easy. The documentary show the things they face, their dramas and, most importantly, their humanity. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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