Yesterday, Rooster, the Mr. and I went to see a movie with Dancing Girl and her dad.
Our movie of choice?
Act of Valor.
I don’t know if you’ve seen the previews for it. I’m including the “official” movie trailer at the end of this post.
Before I do, here are my thoughts about the movie.
First, and foremost, this was an EXCELLENT picture!
What first moved me was the fact that real Navy SEALS do the acting in this movie.
True that.
The families in the movie are also real.
No amount of acting can portray such realistic affection and angst that these families live through on a daily basis.
For the guys, the action is non-stop. It’s incredible to watch and know that the scenes are very realistic and not some Hollywood impracticality.
For the women, you can’t help but feel for the wives and children left behind as the guys go off to serve their country.
As an American, you watch with pride thumping in your heart and shame at the things that you take for granted.
WARNING: This movie is NOT for children.
There is some cursing, although it did not bother me too much. It’s mild compared to most movies these days.
The violence is graphic but necessary to depict the real danger and situations that exist in this troubled world.
Though you may have seen lots of war movies in the past, keep in mind that this is different because the people are GENUINE. You can hear, from the conversations, that the words aren’t forced. The characters have conversations that are believable. These aren’t guys trained by acting coaches. These men have dedicated their lives to protecting our country and its citizens from very real, evil dangers.
If you’re considering going out to see a movie, I highly recommend this one!
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