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I've noticed that most of the comments on this film are from people who are either big fans of independent film or friends of those who have tragically sufferred from the disease portrayed by the film-makers. I am neither, and would like to recommend the film to others who consider themselves more mainstream. Yes, for a variety of reasons I won't go into (I don't want to ruin it) Hollywood might never have made this film. But that doesn't mean it isn't a gripping drama with more internal coherency than many big-budget pictures. The fact that it touches on some political issues is an added bonus to a movie that should, otherwise, appeal to open-minded but otherwise mainstream audience members. If you get a chance, check out this film, you won't regret it.

There's nothing better than finding a fun movie that you've never heard of before. This was just such a movie. I rented it on the recommendation of a friend, and was pleasantly surprised. The story was unpredictable, the action was solid, the music was great, what more can be said? A fun little action flick well-worth renting.

I saw this movie on the recommendation of a friend and immediately fell in love with it. Despite having little action (it almost feels like a stage play at times) it evokes the tension, terror and suspense of combat far more effectively than more recent, special-effects heavy films that shall remain nameless. Also, despite justifying a particularly nasty aspect of the war (bombing campaigns) it doesn't fall into the trap of being pure propaganda the way Sands does. If you haven't seen this movie, do so, and if you have, see it again.