Movie Review: Black Hawk Down

Stars (Out of 10): 5

One Word Summary: Disappointing

Full Review:

   
Black Hawk Down is a movie that takes place in 1993 when American special forces were on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Somalia. One day they're on a mission... a quick 30 minute thing, in-and-out, when to Black Hawk helicopters are shot down. The soldiers must rescue any survivors from the wreck well enduring heavy fire from people they were supposed to be helping.

     I wouldn't say I didn't like this movie, but I didn't love it either. There were to many things going on at once! The way they filmed this, you ever knew who was being shot, and who was dead. They were following about 30 people and since they were dressed exactly the same... you really had no idea what was going on.

    I'm sorry ladies, but Josh Hartnett was terrible in this movie! Nothing against the guy, but this kind of movie REALLY isn't his strong point! He should probably stick to those silly little romantic comedies where anyone with two legs can be cast.

    I've only mentioned the negatives, because those were all that stuck out at me. I'm sorry to say I don't agree with all the critical acclaim this Black Hawk Down is getting. But I'll tell you one thing, when your movie is LESS moving than you theatrical trailer... you should know you're in trouble!

Conclusion:

Yahoo! Movies Description:

Drama and Action/Adventure

2 hrs. 24 min. BLACK HAWK DOWN is director Ridley Scott's (GLADIATOR) adaptation of the true war story as told in Mark Bowden's book of the same title. The film takes place in 1993 when the U.S. sent special forces into Somalia to bring food and humanitarian aid to the starving population. Using
Black Hawk helicopters to lower the soldiers onto the ground, an unexpected attack by Somalian forces brings two of the helicopters down immediately. From there, the U.S. soldiers must struggle to regain their balance while enduring heavy gunfire.