Movie Critique: Act of Valor

An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission...
Stars: AMERICAN HEROS!

WOW... I'm not sure where to begin with this Movie Critique.

First, let me say I rated this movie at four and a half popcorn buckets because I thought there were some animated scenes and dialogue. It just didn't seem to flow.

But the storyline is very real with some very real-life terror threats. At times, I was holding my breath and could feel my heart beating in my chest.

There was something about the movie that will grab you. I don't want to reveal the plot or outcome, but there is one important fact to note: the main player in this movie about U.S. Navy Seals stars real-life Navy Seals.

That explains the unpolished acting from time to time.

I knew it was a remarkable flick when I noticed that the entire audience sat silent as the credits rolled. I could sniffling around me as I wiped tears from my eyes.

I certainly wasn't crying because of the movie.  No, I was crying because this movie tells the story of the men and woman who are willing to die for you and I without regard for themselves.

Truly, ad Act of Valor.






FOUR AND A HALF POPCORN BUCKETS (0 to 5 Rating)
Screened on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Bad Axe Theater, Bad Axe, MI