One of the most interesting war movies of all time, Black Hawk Down chronicles a sting operation by special forces officers in a middle eastern country. The focus of the action comes from a particular action 6 weeks into the sting in which they may have located the warlord they are searching for, and with the help of an urban informant, they go in for the strike. In the Process, one of the Black Hawk Support Choppers is gunned down, and in the entire operation, 19 men are killed.
The harshness and reality is blended beautifully with Tony Scott’s fabulous style, something I cannot get enough of. This and bold performances by Josh Hartnett (Hollywood Homicide), Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan), and Ewan McGregor (A Life Less Ordinary) make this movie a great find.
It also provides a great insight to the brotherhood of the special forces, and the way in which the army conducts itself overseas. In all, this movie is a great corner piece to the tapestry of war set forth in movies. A 2, and easily rewatchable.
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