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Ashequl I @Tofa13 4d Salvador (1986) is an intense, unapologetically raw political drama that stands as one of Oliver Stone's most impressive early works. James Woods delivers a tour-de-force performance as Richard Boyle, a cynical photojournalist who gets caught in the brutal crossfire of the El Salvadoran Civil War. The screenplay masterfully builds its momentum, starting as a wild journey before descending into a terrifyingly dark, realistic look at systemic violence and death squads. Grounded by phenomenal supporting performances and a deeply emotional core involving Boyle’s desperate attempt to save his loved ones, the film balances gritty conflict with genuine human tragedy. An underrated, gripping, and brilliant watch. See more Wayne K @RT88290232 Apr 12 Released in the same year as Oliver Stone’s far more successful and acclaimed Platoon, Salvador begins by visually and auditorily machinegunning the audience with bleak images of the El Salvadoran Civil War, a conflict I wasn’t even previously aware of. Similar to 2017’s American Made, it depicts how US intervention in other countries battles is complicating at best and outright destructive at worst. There might be the odd dollops of political grandstanding at times, and not enough insight into the reason for the conflict or the people on either side, but the action is propulsive, stark and doesn’t shy away from the ugliness of war. James Woods makes for a suitably shifty protagonist, with the kind of vocal personality and mannerisms that he brought to Hercules' Hades, his admitted favourite role. It might lack the acclaim and staying power of Platoon, but it’s a film that’s as entertaining as it is shocking. See more Sean W @TheLoneHessian Feb 7 Straight away pretending that these invading migrants are victims and not victimizing the places they’re going to. This is propaganda. See more ed m @RT80499164 Nov 30 Good movie. James Woods is great. Of course, it's an Oliver Stone movie so you don't know what is true. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 Sep 30 Has a raw journalistic excellence usually only seen in Nam films of this ilk. Interesting to focus the camera on another conflict the US were ill advised to enter into. There’s a lot to admire in this picture. Watched it on Amazon Prime. See more CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni Sep 29 Brutal, raw, powerful, and ultimately, heartbreaking. Brought to vivid life by Oliver Stone. See more Read all reviews

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