The film, crafted by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, sheds light on a failed US Navy SEAL operation in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006. Instead of following traditional military movie tropes, it immerses viewers into a single incident based on veterans' testimonies. The narrative explores the mundane realities of military surveillance, featuring soldiers navigating a civilian household while grappling with an unclear mission. Through a blend of tension and tedium, it illustrates the emotional impacts of warfare on both soldiers and civilians, challenging conventional portrayals of combat.
The film, unlike standard military narratives, focuses on a single, monotonous operation rather than seeking grandiose heroics or emotional arcs, depicting the tedium and uncertainty of warfare.
By choosing a true event and representing it through the memories of the actual veterans involved, the filmmakers aim to present a somber, realistic portrayal of military operations.
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