Lone Survivor

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  • 2014


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$ 154 Million
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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
You dont need to be a freedom hating, troop disrespecting monster to see that Lone Survivor veers uncomfortably close to making war look like badass s .. Av Club
2.0
But that style of storytelling is trickier to pull off than it seems. EW
2.5
Lone Survivor means well, but what it has to say about the costs of modern warfare is nothing new or especially illuminating. Rogerebert
4.0
Parents need to know that Lone Survivor tells the true story of a 2005 Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan gone terribly wrong.It features brutal, bloody .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Lone Survivor is a grotesque action movie at times impressively directed by Peter Berg that combines the brute masculinity with the ugliness of the ba .. Indie Wire
4.0
Bergs blunt, pummeling style offers few nuances and makes no apologies, but his broad brushstrokes have clearly found an ideal canvas in this grimly h .. Variety
4.0
If true stories dont do much for your emotional empathy, Lone Survivor might just be another wooden soldier, but I believe theres much more to Marcus .. We Got This Covered
1.5
Then theres Officer Rough (Judor, nailing what turns out to be the best and most effectively sympathetic character in the film). Austin Chronicle
3.0
But theres moral complexity as the Seals clash on ethical grounds, and a climax in an Afghan village which is tense and surprisingly moving.Neither an .. Time Out
1.0
Berg may be adhering to the basic facts, but his movies childish machismo is a disgrace to all involved. Time Out
3.0
The result is uncomfortable: physically brutal, philosophically conflicted. The Guardian
2.0
It would be better to get a documentary about this episode, not a flag waving drama. The Guardian
1.9
This is one of a good many moments where Lone Survivor comes off unintentionally hilarious for the way it bathes in its characters almost grotesque su ..
3.5
After pitching the US Navy against a bignnasty alien invasion in last years noisy summer blockbuster Battleship, director Peter Berg heads into more s .. Screen Daily
4.5
So, what ultimately befalls the Red Wing gang The films title certainly doesnt suggest a great outcome. Collider
2.0
The whole movie is on that level.The problem is not that Taliban leaders never behave that way; its that cartoon villains do. Vulture
4.0
One imagines theres a movie in what happens in Afghanistan everyday, and mostly they would likely inspire the same question: Is it worth it The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Lone Survivor is a somber celebration of courage and endurance that manages to steer clear of jingoism and moral judgments.
3.5
But the structure of the story supplies some of that as the Western themes come to the surface. The New York Times
3.0
For all its technical achievement, however, Lone Survivor delivers an emotionally arduous experience. Paste Magazine
3.0
I wonder if that might be because it isnt really a war on terror film at all, but just another Peter Berg action movie.Unlike Kathryn Bigelows Zero Da .. Telegraph
3.0
Whether it will be your kind of war depends.Lone Survivor is as much a paean to machismo as to the ultimate sacrifice of troops in the line of fire.
2.5
The title of Lone Survivor is accurate enough, but it has an inevitable impact on how the movie is experienced. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
But as effective as the action is, it comes at the expense of personality.
4.0
A hard hitting, bloody account of a failed combat mission, giving enough time to the man who survived, as well as to the men we lost. Cinema Blend
4.0
Its a challenging viewing experience, filled with heartbreaking scenes of tragedy, but strong performances and a sincere approach to the real life sit .. Screen Rant
3.1
But even hell has a context, so its a pity that Lone Survivor ignores it. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Story of super soldiers in Afghanistan, a failed mission, and two surprising act of mercy in the midst of all the bloodshed. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
And it rightly reminds us that many Afghans are people of honor and principle who shouldnt be drawn with a single brush.And yet Lone Survivor ultimate .. One Guys Opinion
3.5
The War is Hell film, even though apolitical and pro military, raises the question if Americas heavy blood sacrifices are worth it for such an unwinna .. Sover
3.8
Most war films try to be epic in scope and intent. Lone Survivor opts for a smaller focus and succeeds on its own terms. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 4 / 10 Theres an incredible story of tenacity buried somewhere in Lone Survivor, but its difficult to embrace the searing aspects of the tale whe .. Blu Ray
2.0
The project took the filmmakers five years to bring to fruition and you can see their commitment to show the tragic story as realistically as possible ..
2.0
The project took the filmmakers five years to bring to fruition and you can see their commitment to show the tragic story as realistically as possible ..
3.8
Once far from some of the hoo rah dialogue and golden hued images of men reminiscing about their best girls back home, Survivor is a pummeling, frenzi .. Usa Today
2.5
Still, the actors ensure that the movie never becomes all out boring and The Rock has this ability to elevate even mediocre material to something watc .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
There is a lot of graphic violence, blood and awful wounds in this film. Lariat
3.5
Its brutal and sad and heartbreaking, although Im one hundred percent sure its not even remotely close to experiencing the real thing. Screen It
4.0
The film never makes a grand statement about whether or not the war in Afghanistan is, per se, a mistake, but it does portray war itself as a disgusti .. The Wrap
2.0
Unfortunately, any hint of suspense as to the films eventual outcome is rather diminished by the combination of the title and the Based on the book by .. View London
2.5
The visuals are gripping, the sound effects magnificent. But to what end This is a movie about an irrelevant skirmish that ended in near total catastr .. New York Post
4.0
...one of the most dramatically lean and excruciating combat films ever made. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Instead it focuses intently on four men devoted to carrying out a mission, fully prepared to die to make it succeed.Yet Berg avoids jingoism. Az Central
3.0
Like most decisions in this film, this one is barely examined by the characters or the filmmakers. Smh
2.0
In this regard, Berg is relentlessly unsparing in Lone Survivor, we discover what it is like to topple downhill from rock to rock, and what it is like .. Npr
4.4
Gripping, unrelenting, brutally proficient moviemaking, a just the facts war movie about four Navy SEALS on an Afghan mission gone fatally wrong. Star Tribune
3.8
Morality is always a moving target in war, and frequently its first casualty. Toronto Star
3.8
The salty language and macho posturing is balanced with their picking out paint colors and debating wedding presents. Q Network
2.0
The ensemble cast is pretty fantastic with solid performances by Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, and Mark Wahlberg, but neither stand out amidst the grit a .. Cinema Crazed
3.0
Lone Survivors lack of suspense never works against it. If anything, the fact that the outcome is, at least roughly, known in advance only adds to the .. Slate
4.0
As modern war movies go, Lone Survivor is gutsy, draining and brilliant. Flim List
1.5
Director Berg demonstrates a remarkable ability to squander moments of tension. Eye For Film
4.0
This is what makes the film powerful, and more satisfying in a terrible sort of way, than a fictional action thriller where the shootout is the climax ..
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Lone Survivor (Universal Pictures) Writer/director Peter Berg has created an unflinching, action packed war film about a guer .. Susang Ranger
4.5
Berg (The Kingdom) turns an unsparing eye on the close shootouts, injuries, bombs, particularly the excruciating falls that the SEALS endure. The New Indian Express
4.0
The picture may not be in contention for Oscars but its a first class modern war film: visceral, exciting and thought provoking. Express
3.0
Berg is not a subtle filmmaker, and Lone Survivor wears its patriotism on its sleeve. The Film Stage
3.8
The adaptation doesnt make room for much beyond the kinetic horror of the ambush. Chicago Tribune
2.0
But judged on its own merits, Lone Survivor is a pretty great story. Uproxx
3.5
From the perspective of mere movie entertainment, the non CGIed stuntwork and you are there action is riveting, and not like anything youve seen on fi .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
Lone Survivor does a magnificent job of making disorder intelligible. Its not a very nice film. But it is a splendidly effective one. The Irish Times
5.0
There are no false heroics here, only the bravery of men under fire who trust each other with their very lives. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
As it fades out though, it remains a deeply intense, detached museum piecehosting a small, intriguing plaque that might lead you to the denser story e .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
Its intended to be shocking, but feels like an overly simplistic reason for why Shah needs to be taken down. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Its clearly implied that to walk away from Afghanistan would be an insult to his memory.This flawed but canny film serves as a reminder that Hollywood .. Standard
5.0
This is a movie that stays with you long after you leave the theater. Tony Medley
3.0
A fast talking screwball comedy as well as a tale of regret and reconciliation, this convergence of golden age talent is one of the greatest American .. Coles Mithey
4.0
The Bottom Line: A solid effort from director Peter Berg in turning Marcus Luttrells story into a edge of your seat military thriller that never feels ..
3.1
Above all an action movie, Lone Survivor bucks the trend of recent thought provoking tales of survival like All is Lost, Gravity and 12 Years a Slave. Groucho Reviews
4.4
Berg thankfully avoids the kind of shaky cam visuals that have become part and parcel of modern war movies. Aisle Seat
2.0
Lone Survivor is a perfectly good action movie if you can ignore, or if you disagree with me about, what I consider to be its distasteful context. Forbes
4.0
Viewed strictly in movie terms, Lone Survivor brims with relentless action and nerve wracking tension. Movie Habit
3.8
The picture doesnt celebrate its heroes at the end so much as it celebrates that anyone has chosen the military as a calling during times of war.I did .. Film Freak Central
3.0
What starts out as a well crafted but formulaic vehicle for Mark Wahlberg, an ode to machismo and the warrior code, becomes something a little more in .. Oregon Live
2.5
For many it will be a frustrating experience.In spite of capturing the realism of a failed missionand the unquestioned heroism of the men involvedit d .. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Lone Survivors problems are more complex than its Rambo esque exuberance for machine gun fire. La Weekly
3.5
Its a script thats selective and intensified for maximum effect, but I hasten to add, gripping, as well.Contributing to the veracity of what it takes .. Varia Gate
3.0
Berg is right at home in the fiery chaos; the man behind Welcome to the Jungle and Battleship orchestrates impressive and harrowing scenes of close co .. Digital Spy
3.0
Lone Survivor is a proficiently made film with plenty to enjoy, but truly embracing it is difficult outside of an American context. Flicks
3.1
Otherwise, its good at letting the terror and tension of war reveal volumes about those involved. Red Eye Chicago
3.0
...the real reason why one man could be left standing while 19 others actually died gets rushed into a 30 minute climax, featuring a surprising wartim .. Cleve Land
3.0
Its a decent thriller too, but vaguely jingoistic underneath it all and its almost an achievement to make a two hour film about Afghanistan that gives .. Independent Ie
3.1
As a war drama, Lone Survivor is brutal and unsparing. When the picture tries to become important, it falls the way of maudlin pandering. Less would h .. Dustin Put Man
3.5
But its also an unusually well made military thriller that throws us right into the middle of the chaos with visceral filmmaking. Contact Music
4.4
Its commonplace to say that every war movie is actually an anti war movie, but thats not really true. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Issues aside, Lone Survivor is a mostly steady, honest picture that shreds the right nerves by keeping humanity at the forefront. Film Racket
1.9
Such ritualistic fawning makes for a thin cinematic experience, irrespective of how you feel about the military. Larsen On Film
2.0
It looks brutal because it is: physically and mentally demanding, to the point of what feels like torture. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
So viscerally immersive is Bergs direction and Tobias Schliesslers cinematography that even the thought of moving a few paces seems foreboding and gri .. The Filmy Ap
2.0
But either way, it really doesnt matter, because the heart of Lone Survivor isnt in who wins or who loses, but in who is the bravest and most humane.A .. Patriot Ledger
2.0
They were to hide in the mountains near Asadabad, observe the goings on in a nearby village, and then report key details back to their base (who could .. The Film Pie
4.4
And it humanizes them in a way that makes what comes next hard to watch. Js Online
2.5
The lengthy attack at the centerpiece of Lone Survivor is undeniably technically accomplished.Large chunks of it feel like it takes place in real time .. Hollywood Chicago
3.0
Its a competent, occasionally stirring modern day warfare yarn that wears its heart on its sleeve without delving too far into mawkishness. Cinemix Tape
3.8
Rarely do action movies delve into the moral implications of the heroes decisions, but this one does.The SEALS barely finish with one dilemma before p .. Daily Herald
3.0
Its great and rare to see the Afghani opposition in an American film, but its all too rushed. Crave Online
3.8
Indeed, in places this film feels more like a revisionist Peckinpah western than a standard issue war movie. Bitly
2.0
It all leaves you ample time to wonder what exactly Berg is trying to say war is hell and SEALs are hard The Skinny
3.0
Its a heartfelt tribute to the brave young American soldiers who sacrifice their lives for their country but it also makes that sacrifice seem like th .. Metro
3.0
A bizarre little concoction that proves to be rather sweet and charming. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
And a senseless face.Lone Survivor is about patriotism, but fortunately its not propaganda. Tony Mack
3.5
Berg doesnt seem to have made the film as a piece of propaganda. He made the film to celebrate American heroes who put their lives on the line, and su .. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.5
This is a war movie at its most confronting; it terrifyingly captures the confusion, brutality, chaos and intensity of combat in a way not seen since .. Concrete Play Ground
2.0
Instead its a pretty by the numbers war flick that does itself a disservice with its spoiler ridden title. From The Balcony
3.8
Though not an exquisite piece of cinema and it doesnt have to be to be powerful Lone Survivor shares some of the unrelenting qualities of 12 Years a S .. Denver Post
4.5
Its dispiriting because thats what it takes to get many movies made today; its uplifting because the film has been made, and Bergs superior craft is n .. New City Film
5.0
Along with some note worthy facts back at base about how difficult this task will be, Berg couldnt have found a better cast. Review Express
4.0
A killer film and very satisfying, Wolf Creek 2 is also, hopefully, a sign of a healthy film industry, one buoyant enough to produce crowd pleasing se .. Tiny Url
3.0
Its relentlessly bone crunching.Berg is clearly a talented director. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
Finally, it embraces another convention of war movies: civilians so grateful for the intervention of an American soldier that they give him refuge and .. Entertainment Time
4.5
Brutality seethes in every assault of the characters, and of the audience. Trespass Mag
4.0
The long battle sequence is gruelling enough to make this film a survival movie a genre that is becoming increasingly popular with films like All Is L .. Daily Star
4.3
Bergs hyper action direction style is perfectly suited for the material. Daily Film Fix
4.0
Survivor has a you are there feeling; sound barrier breaking rounds, RPG explosions, and Navy SEAL scripting of real firefight lingo: Left is not good .. Theepoch Times
3.1
Despite my quibbles with the storytelling, war movie aficionados will find the filmmaking and acting quite solid. Columbus Alive
2.0
The film merely touches on its most fascinating theories without digging into any of them, providing more of a Hollywood finish with an unbalanced sto .. Reel Talk Online
3.0
The films director, Peter Berg, wants to immerse you so deeply that you feel as if your bones are breaking, too. Theres a price, of course, for that k .. Grant Land
3.8
No matter: This moving true story about a Navy SEALs mission gone horribly awry still delivers breathless tension. Us Magazine
3.5
With a title like Lone Survivor, clearly this war drama will not end well. Wp Me
4.0
Theres a sheer helplessness on full display here that is hard to forget. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
Yet no one can watch this carnage without wondering if any of this was truly worth the price. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.0
Intense, unremitting, taut and brutal, the gunfights paint a grim picture of a grim war.Its muscular, gripping, back to basics action. Sky
3.8
Bergs film is beautifully shot and thrillingly paced; he and his actors have a real affection for these men and feel a real duty to portray them honor .. Free Beacon
4.0
Yes, it offers a riveting portrayal of soldiers under the severest stress who bear up under it heroically. World Wng
3.5
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3.8
The heart that beats at the center of Lone Survivor is what elevates it above the standard genre fare, making for a memorable, moving experience. Illinois Times
2.0
This is about a very recent, very tragic event, but in many ways its an action movie rather than a war film, making it easy while its running to conve .. Ut Sandiego
4.0
Very few actors or filmmakers can perfectly capture the humanity or drama of real life. Abc News Go
3.8
Director and screenwriter Peter Berg succeeds in cultivating suspense despite us knowing the outcome. MLive.com
3.0
Ultimately Lone Survivor will be remembered for its bone breaking, blood splattering, white knuckle skirmish not for its performances, characters, plo .. Standard Net Au
2.0
The action is fine, but what makes it unique is its unrelenting length as opposed to any actual cinematic quality. Bad Ass Digest
3.0
These moments often seem a little crass, sometimes even syrupy, but Berg keeps the cameras rolling long enough for us to feel the beats of the brother .. O Canada
4.0
By embracing the inanity and sheer stupidity of war to this level, it also raises the cinematic bar for wannabe recruits to seriously wonder if they h .. Birmingham Mail
2.0
Its a hard watch but a rewarding one if you can make it.Rated R for strong bloody war violence and pervasive language. Stardem
3.8
The actors are convincing and distinctive, but Lone Survivor is a directors movie. Twin Cities
4.0
Each actor sells the utter terror of the situation and there is a visceral element to the performances as each character is mutilated beyond recogniti .. The Popcorn Junkie
4.5
Lone Survivor s politics are reflected in its crude, ham fisted aesthetics. World Socialist Web Site
3.5
Here the message is just delivered more realistically and more brutally. Leepers Us
2.0
Its way of expressing the brutal, relentless challenges of modern elite warfare is to become brutal and relentless itself. Oc Register
3.8
Madibas still ongoing walk to freedom is indeed a long one, but with Elba leading the way, it is one that is rewarding and rendered richly relevant to .. The Movie Report
3.8
Best of all, none of Lone Survivor feels like a celebration of killing. Dc5
4.0
Its that good.Every directorial decision and every performance honors the actions of these men. 7 Dvt
4.5
Alex is the Editor in Chief of The Seventh Row, based in San Francisco and from Toronto, Canada. Seventh Row
0.0
In this regard, Berg is relentlessly unsparing in Lone Survivor, we discover what it is like to topple downhill from rock to rock, and what it is like .. Louis Proyect
4.0
It also features good actors at the top of their games giving the film the sort of emotional anchor sorely missing in too many military based movies. Tucson Weekly
3.0
Cinematographer Tobias Schliessler shoots the violence as if its both horrific and saintly, a Passion play of blood, saliva and bodies battered to pul .. Neils Entertainment Picks
2.0
Review Summary: Lone Survivor marks one of the few occasions where all out chaos and brutality can trump story. Chris Stuck Mann
3.1
Inside Llewyn Davis is a movie you chew over days after seeing it. Atlantic City Weekly
4.0
The extreme fringe of Islamicism is a scary thing, a force that threatens its own countrymen even more than it threatens the West.With the latest news .. Patheos
3.8
The fact that we know the outcome doesnt deplete the film of its tension or its emotion. Christy Lemire
3.0
Gravity, American Hustle have been the big winners, with Spike Jonzes Her and Cate Blanchetts performance in Blue Jasmine also receiving numerous laur .. Movie Dearest Blog Spot
2.5
With its period specific folk soundtrack (produced by T Bone Burnett) and middle act Homeric odyssey, it reminded me strongly of O Brother, Where Art .. Lawrence
3.8
This is brutally efficient filmmaking Berg seems to never pass up the chance to show us a bullet wound or a broken bone, and many of both accumulate a .. Madison Movie
2.0
But theres one scene thats truly horrifying: Private Saigo (the films protagonist) is deep in the caverns beneath Iwo Jima. War Movies



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