Semper Fi - Fratelli in armi

The critics were way too hard on this film. Having said that, ignore the annoyingly and obviously fake 10/10 reviews, as this film is certainly not award material.

This was a solid and enjoyable B-grade film, although the constant fast zoom-in's (think The Office) were annoying and dated. I expected more from director (and 2nd writer) Henry Alex Rubin. Although he's not a seasoned director, this isn't his first film either, and he directed it like it was, especially in the beginning, but thankfully got better towards the end. The editing was also tardy in the first half of the film.

The critics slammed the writing, but I've seen way worse from more seasoned writers. Sure the plot bounced all over the place and was convoluted, but considering the writers are novice, they did pretty good, and got their points across very well, kept me captivated. The ending was very well written imo.

Casting was great, and the performances were very convincing. The cinematography was decent, and the score although a little overbearing from the start, became adequate in the second half.

I felt the pacing could've been faster, and/or the 99 min. run-time trimmed down to about 85-90 min.

Nevertheless, better than I expected - for a B-grade film, and an honest and well deserved 8/10 from me. If anyone thinks this review is fake, click on my username to see my 1000+ ratings and 700+ reviews.

This film tells the story of a group of soldiers who help each other out, good times or bad.

The story is surprisingly engaging. I thought it was just an action film, but it actually has a lot of emotional elements in it. Cal's guilt and trauma are well portrayed, and it makes the characters very human. The story is touching and makes me sympathise with Cal and his brother. I think this film deserves to be seen by more people.

Its not an all at stake action thriller youre delving into, its more like a rough tough emotional drama between young men and their buddy pals. its not filled with romance, just some featherly ones, but the emotions may be turned on by some of the story.

its a film about family, brotherhood, deadly pranks, prisoners,soldiers, grunch and forgiveness. though the plot has some abrubt and short cutted shifts that could have been an audience blockbuster if avoided and comleted the right way, the acting are well above average, especially in the first half.

its a kind of a sore revenge/redemtion story that will be condemned by some and hailed by others. the grumpy old man didnt turn it of and did not take any breaks in the viewin , so it isnt that bad at all. a 6 at the strong side.recommended

Again it has shown that most critics didn't know what the people want to see! This movie was really got. Of course it has his flaws, but which movie hasn't? A very good story, great actors with an awesome chemistry. My Uncle is a reservist too. He had seen the movie with me and loved it! So, don't let the critics get you away from a good movie about friends, Brotherhood, and what you would do for your loved ones!

I thought this was a great film. great acting and not a bad story line. I cant think why the critics panned it . good story good ending great acting . whats not to like?