Warhorse One

Everyone's a critic these days!

DON'T pay attention to the bad reviews from people wrongly trying to compare this movie to the "Covenant", "Kandahar" or even "Extraction"... it's not trying to be that kind of movie!

In the first place, "Warhorse One" is NOT a big- budget film, so to try and compare it on that level is ridiculous. What does work is the premise of saving a little girl from Afghanistan after her missionary family has been killed. It uniquely works. Especially after the real-life Israeli children kidnappings. The movie has typical low budget flaws but the unique storyline and strong performances from Johnny Strong and Athena Durner, keep the story interesting and emotionally compelling.

I enjoyed the happy ending, beautiful scenery and interesting locations like the village where seasons 1 & 3 of the show "The Chosen", was filmed (Capernaum Studios, in Texas).

In Vietnam the American military establishment consumed an estimated 50,000 rounds of ammunition for every enemy killed.

Back in the days before soldiers sprayed bullets about the field of battle promiscuously (i.e. The Civil War) it took about 60 rounds to "take out" one enemy soldier. The amount of ammunition used in WW2 resulted in 25,000 rounds per casualty. Usually, you go on a combat patrol with around 210 rounds; If you get into a firefight, your ammunition can deplete very quickly.

Yet what we saw in this movie, the frogman, call-sign Warhorse Once wasted his bullets to kill enemies like he had endless supplies of bullets from his logistic arsenal. He usually kept shooting with a salvo of 3 or 4 or even 5 bullets that resulted killing nobody, but when he shot just once, there's a kill. A veteran soldier, alone in the wildness, chased by swarm of enemies should and would never waste his bullets like what we saw in this moronic unrealistic firefights, but he just wasted his bullets so mindlessly generous. It's just made me shake my head non-stop sneering.

A Navy SEAL master chief must guide a child to safety through a gauntlet of Taliban insurgents.

A US Navy SEAL trapped in Afghanistan, and in the first skirmish with the Taliban, he discards with his back pack containing.

Hydration Bladders. This form of hydration replaces the old-school hydration canteen soldiers used to drink on the go. ... First Aid Kits. ... On The Go Food. ... Gun Cleaning Kit And Ammunition. ... Body Armor. ... Compasses. ... Shelter. ... Signal Mirror.

Despite constant engagement with enemy fire, he never runs out of ammo, he jumps into a fast flowing river with his weapon, and comes out holding it. The gun, despite being submerged in water, works perfectly every time and never jams once. I'm all for suspending reality, but oh lord, this film asks a lot. Totally unrealistic. Total BS.

I truly can't say that the movie is a great one... It's a budget movie, and that shows.

The filming locations (although stunning) aren't really convincing of (how I picture) Afghanistan's nature.

Not always very convincing special effects...

But I've got to hand it to Johnny Strong (Mirko), he was not only co-writer/co-director/co-main character, but he also was Head of Post Production, Editor and Color, Original score & music, Head of sound design, Lead VFX Design, Makeup and special effects makeup, Camera operator, Stunt Coordinator, Props, Head of Lighting, Miniatures and Miniature SFX all designed, build, and filmed by Johnny Strong.

So he had a lot of tasks to do in this movie, and I don't know if that's always a good thing, but he gets some kudos for that!

The main reason it got a 6 from me is: ''Zoe'' aka Athena Durner.

She acted in a very convincing way, she put down a great character!

She did a great job in making the film a lot more watchable!

I think a new star is born here!!

I enjoyed Warhorse One. Is it Lone Survivor? No it's an independent film made by Johnny Strong. The child actress was very endearing. I believe it's her first role. She does a great job if you consider her age and the fact she's running around the woods with Johnny. His last shootout with the bad guys was done very well I thought. I had memories of Rambo when he was in Afghanistan. The weapons handling and cinematography was done well. Again it's not a big budget film so you can find things to criticize if you want. Geez how many big budget films are complete garbage?? I respect what he's doing and the message he's putting out. Give it a chance.