Poster of Act of Valor

Act of Valor

Action, Adventure, Thriller

Director: Mike McCoy, Scott Waugh

Release Date: February 24, 2012

Where to Watch

Black Hawk Down’s legacy is secure–it is still the best movie that focuses on people in combat while remaining accurate. Act of Valor uses actual Navy SEALs, but I would rather see a documentary that focuses on what they actually do as opposed to this glorified, wooden, one dimensional recruiting infomercial. I really blame the script. The villains are so cartoonish that there was an actual scene of an arms dealer playing a violin while his henchmen make weapons. The most promising moment was when a Navy SEAL interrogator shows what he does, but it doesn’t last. A disappointment. Gee, I wonder what will happen to the guy who has a pregnant wife at home. Sorry I’ve seen Boyz N’ The Hood & Cooley High.

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