Casualties of War (Unrated Extended Cut)
by Brian De Palma
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Actor: Don Harvey, John C. Reilly, John Leguizamo, Michael J. Fox, Sean PennDirector: Brian De Palma
Brand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1; Portuguese (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 119 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-04-25
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures
Movie Reviews of Casualties of War (Unrated Extended Cut)
Movie Review: A glimpse of lost humanity
Summary: 4 Stars
My last review was a snazzy/cute little Hollywood war flick. Here's one that definitely doesn't rely on big explosions, an imaginative script, or computer-generated effects.
War produces true heroes, some extremely brave men and women that stand tall for justice. But unfortunately harsh combat can also expose the darker side of humanity. Hollywood took some liberties with this movie of course, but it is sadly based on true events that took place in '66.
In this role, Sean Penn has ice in his veins. He plays the ruthless sergeant that kidnaps an innocent Vietnamese girl and imposes his will upon her. He uses her for his own heinous deeds--a "little portable R&R". His entire squad follows his deplorable lead.
Except for one soldier (Fox) who bravely stands up to his evil commander. Casualties of War is a riveting character study, plus a downright frightening look at man's capabilities. Not a pleasant movie.
Summary of Casualties of War (Unrated Extended Cut)
Hailed by critics as a masterpiece CASUALTIES OF WAR is based on the true story of a squad of soldiers caught in the moral quagmire of wartime Vietnam. Witness to a vile crime Private Eriksson (Michael J. Fox TV's Spin City) is forced to stand alone against his fellow soldiers and commanding officer Sergeant Meserve (Sean Penn Dead Man Walking) a powerful and charismatic man pushed over the edge of barbarism by the terror and brutality of combat. With sweeping scope action and raw power master filmmaker Brian DePalma (The Untouchables) creates a devastating and unforgettable tale of one man's quest for sanity and justice amidst the chaos of war.System Requirements:Running Time 119 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating:?R UPC:?043396137271 Manufacturer No:?13727Based on a true story, this Brian De Palma film casts Michael J. Fox as a soldier in Vietnam in a squad led by Sean Penn. While on patrol, in the wake of an ambush that has left friends dead, they kidnap and rape a Vietnamese woman--then murder her. But Fox, one of the soldiers who refused to participate in the rape, is so appalled by the killing that he reports it--and finds himself being treated as the villain. Penn is scarily tough as the vindictive soldier and De Palma does a solid job of re-creating the crime, making it a thing of horror. Yet this film never quite connects, despite a strong performance by Fox and a supporting cast that includes John C. Reilly and John Leguizamo. --Marshall Fine
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