natalielee
Joined Mar 2007
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Many people may watch this thinking they're in for a travel show, where the point is to be exposed to intriguing cultures and faraway lands but that isn't the point of the series. It's the setting that allows the two friends to be out of their comfort zone, out of their elements to present the social dynamics of a couple of platonic friends. It's unapologetic, not PC, they don't hold back and document a raw glimpse into their friendship and how they cope being far from their families, far from what they're used to.
Having said that, I feel it's very culturally appropriate for Israeli audiences who don't filter as much for TV. This could be refreshing for international audience but may not be everyone's cup of tea unless you are willing to be open to watching unfiltered conversations that aren't looking to be PC in western standards.
Having said that, I feel it's very culturally appropriate for Israeli audiences who don't filter as much for TV. This could be refreshing for international audience but may not be everyone's cup of tea unless you are willing to be open to watching unfiltered conversations that aren't looking to be PC in western standards.
Yes, it's true, I will not call this film a masterpiece but it most definitely does catch the emotions and fears of a young soldier. It must be remembered that unlike most countries, Israelis must serve in the army after high school/when they turn 18. This means that not every soldier is prepared emotionally for what is about to come especially at a time of war. Finally there is a movie that portrays the soldiers as what they really are - human beings. I believe the comment left by the person who was disappointed by the movie comes from a very naive place. It is very easy to think that all soldiers are robotic with one aim - to shoot the enemy but to understand the complexity and the mixed emotions a 19 year old boy, who just finished high school and was thrown into this situation with no warning, feels as he begins the first day of a war is virtually impossible unless you see it through the eyes of someone who has actually witnessed the horrors of war in this situation. The acting was very good and gave a real feeling of Israeli persona and brotherhood. It is realistic and unbiased - shows both left and right wing behaviors. It is not an easy movie and it really captures the feelings of the characters in a way you can not escape.