Tears of the Sun

  • 2003


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34 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 31
Negative reviews 40
Average Rating 2.5/5
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2.0
Director Antoine Fuqua mimics the tangled forest mayhem of Vietnam films like Platoon, but theres not much distinction here between terror and kinesis .. EW
3.8
In a case like this, the editor often deserves the credit, for concealing what is not there with the power of what remains.The movie tells the story o .. Rogerebert
1.0
There are some good action sequences, but it is filled with cliches, shamelessly one sided, has cheesy wooden dialogue, and a numbingly predictable pl .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Only he with a heart of stone could not wish to assist these wretched beings in escaping tragedy, yet the film lacks the foresight to suggest what mig ..
1.0
By closing credits, I still wasnt sure why this utterly inconsequential and thoroughly depressing bloodbath was made.
3.8
Low expectations aside, imagine my surprise when I found myself rather involved with a film that quietly ingratitates itself into your head while not .. E Film Critic
2.0
The movie regales us with the heroics of a (mostly) white American platoon picking off anonymous black savages. E Film Critic
4.0
The film is a completely mirthless affair. But to its credit, it never turns into the numbing shrapnel fest of a Black Hawk Down, either. E Film Critic
2.5
Its a military action movie with scenes of blood, slaughter and combat that look authentic.At its best, its a little hard to sit through. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
An overly sentimental and almost offensively optimistic ending reinforces the feeling that this is simply moral wish fulfilment a slick apology for US ..
2.5
The answers to those questions might just sway your investment in this film one way or the other.For myself, I didnt think the filmmakers did a good e .. JoBlo
3.0
The overwhelming reaction must be one of distaste at seeing so real a human tragedy turned into so false a combination of gung ho theatrics, pious pon .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
The film has a gritty war torn feel and the action scenes can be viewed as a guilty pleasure. Sover
3.8
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
3.8
For about three quarters of its length, Tears of the Sun seems to have more relevance and intelligence than it may have had a year ago, and I may have .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
The movie might have gotten a dramatic boost from its topical theme, indirect as it is. Usa Today
1.3
Tears of the Sun is a mess, plain and simple.Clearly its been designed to educate clueless Americans about a terrible situation, but surely there coul .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Of course it is not without its share of movie cliches, including low cut clothing for the women, a common feature in action movies.The structure of t .. Lariat
2.0
Tears of the Sun is only disappointing if you have the unreasonable expectation of movies being original. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Jim Lane By This article was published on 03.06.03 Advertisement A commando team led by Bruce Willis parachutes into civil war torn Nigeria to rescue .. News Review
2.5
Filled with decent jungle battles and suspense scenes, the film is engaging at times. Screen It
3.0
In short, this isnt nearly as bad as it could have been and the final shooty shooty bang bang climax is pretty exciting. View London
2.5
Too bad it doesnt take as much care to detail the humanity of its characters or reasons for its politics as it does to build ominous battlefield moods .. Cs Monitor
1.5
Tears of the Sun is a big budget war story with a contentious subtext. Film Journal International ..
2.5
But then it gets progressively more predictable and manipulative, climaxing with a rah rah finale that may prompt a few giggles. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
No Bridge on the River Kwai, but how nice to see Americans loved by a non Western people! Internet Reviews
2.0
Tears of the Sun reduces the concept of pillaging a village to something like an R rated ride at Disney World sort of like the Pirates of the Caribbea .. Mountain X
4.5
I cant decide whether Tears of the Sun is American Imperialist propaganda or Lefty Humanistic propaganda or just a better than average action movie wi ..
2.0
If you ever wanted a reason to root for a righteous invasion, this sequence like My Lai but improved because its perpetrated by the bad guys provides .. Toronto Star
2.5
Is there anything more annoying for moviegoers than spending hard earned money on a film photographed so darkly its almost impossible to see whats goi .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
1.5
Can Bruce Willis save Africa from the Africans Not in Antoine Fuquas overwrought, blood drenched fable of bogus Hollywood heroism, he cant. Salon
1.5
CO2, however, is a harmless natural substance, so CO2 extraction doesnt result in residual solvent contamination. Observer
2.0
With his gleaming dome and cement squint, Bruce Willis is a contemporary correspondent to inscrutable 60s star Yul Brynner, so its apt that he should .. Bbc
1.9
While such a notion is all well and good, the movie bypasses subtlety in storytelling in favor of hammering home the point with undeserved mawkish sen .. The Movie Boy
2.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.5
And although it is slow moving the film has some terrific heart pounding moments. Hollywood
2.0
For a film so intent on the rules of engagement, this is hardly engaging drama. Seattle Pi
2.0
At least by creating a fictional scenario the film makers avoid the accusation of rewriting history or delivering a wish fulfilment fantasy of America .. Standard
3.1
More brutally evil than Hitlers SS, the Nigerian rebels are about as one sided a depiction of enemy soldiers youre apt to find this side of a John Way .. Movie Freak
2.5
Its action packed but properly harrowing, and gratifyingly courageous without being afraid to show the mens raw emotions. Spliced Wire
1.9
But in this overly macho work of fiction, it feels like sloppiness, not intelligence. Movie Habit
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
2.0
The result feels predictably shallow and painfully familiar, notwithstanding the obvious conviction on the part of the filmmakers that theyre actually .. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Despite a few moments of heavy handed sentimentality, overall Tears of the Sun shines. E Online
0.5
Its moral and political viewpoint is so crushingly simple minded that one yearns for the intellectual nuance of George Bush. La Weekly
2.0
Sadly, the film ends exactly as you would expect with the US saving the day, survivors gurning and cheering, Bellucci looking sweaty and Burkes quote .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.1
For example, whenever I go to the bank, the teller requires my passport or driver licenses.I have never felt unhappy about such a request. Kansas City
2.5
The films finest moment.The film may also beckon a difficult discussion. Ross Anthony
2.0
In this case, its a winsomely lovely Italian doctor (Monica Belluci) doing good works in the outback of Nigeria. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
Tears of the Sun Review By Joe Lozito View all articles by Joe Lozito Bruce Willis goes bald and squints his way through a glorified march through the .. Big Picture Big Sound
2.0
The movies noble aspirations are clear Bosnia and Rwanda were obviously on the filmmakers minds yet its hopelessly steeped in stale Hollywood action c .. News Week
2.0
By the time the film concludes, its striking message has long been forgotten... Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
Tears of the Sun is as deep as Schwarzeneggers Commando; it just borrowed something from a recent headline to add an air of credibility to whats essen .. Dvd Talk
4.5
Tears is content to allow the camera to swirl gracefully around Williss noble cranium as he sucks in his cheeks and looks with disdain upon the bloody .. Dvd Talk
3.0
But director Fuquas pacing is a serious stumbling block to the films success as an action thriller. Film Quips Online
2.0
As drama, though, Tears is simplistic and unconvincing on many levels. Decent Films
3.0
Just smart and novel enough to not be mistaken for military propaganda. Guide Live
3.0
Its wafer thin premise is ideal for constructing gorgeous visuals, for telling a story through images rather than words. Flip Side Archive
1.3
Why this Detroit business decided to stay and expand in the city This 27 year old from Waterford wants people to know small businesses like his can ma .. Freep
3.0
On paper, the movie doesnt sound like it could be a disaster, but trust me: this is horrendously bad stuff. Film Blather
3.5
This may be a war movie that has more appeal to women because its not just about the battles, its about the people caught in the struggle. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
Misguided and destructive, quite like the military actions the film portrays. Films Nobs
4.0
So for a Hollywood film to nail a BBC report with such aural precision is an achievement in itself, and one that sets the tone for what follows: Tears .. Archive Spectator
1.5
The ironic thing about Burkes quote is that it could also sum up Tears of the Sun; the movie is fundamentally two hours of good men doing nothing. Juicy Cerebellum
1.9
The movie isnt merely bad, but insulting on an intellectual level as well. Cinema Phile
3.0
Bruce Willis military actioner has guts, brains and patience and while not a masterpiece, its far better than youd think. Net Flix
2.5
Like most politicians and some columnists, the script kindly spares us any historical context or confusing detail. Globe and Mail
2.5
...deals with messy subject matter, but wades through such subjects wearing big rubber boots and then spends its silly finale hosing them off. Suburban Chicago News
3.8
The best military flick since Black Hawk Down. Its not clever or smart, just entertaining. Supercala.com
2.0
Even if you judge it purely as a Bruce Willis action flick, Tears of the Sun hardly stacks up, with its flawed logic, black and white morals, paper th .. Citysearch
3.8
Charlene establishes herself early on as manipulative and untrustworthy, which could lead to wicked fun if the film stayed true to this side of her ch .. eye WEEKLY
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
1.3
For me, Tears of the Sun is all about how easy it can be to make a film on the perceived brutalities of another man, easier still to turn it into a cr ..
1.3
In director Antoine Fuquas (Training Day) new action adventure film, Bruce Willis stars as Lt. A.K. Waters, the loyal veteran officer of a Navy S.E.A. .. Movies Radio Free
3.8
America seems to be longing for a clear cut conflict of good vs. well defined evil. Arizona Daily Star
4.0
Tears of the Sun is a powerful and entertaining film for those who want to see an action and dramatic piece of work. BlackFilm.com
3.1
The very things that make Tears of the Sun a riveting thriller destroy its attempt to become a powerful drama. Yet, I admire it immensely for its dete ..
3.1
This movie has enough social commentary and left wing politicizing to satisfy the California crowd, and its flattering portrayal of the military and a .. Lawrence Journal-World
3.0
Dramatizes exactly the kind of life and death choices we all dread having to make, but in a story where the choices are obvious. Journal News (Westchester, ..
2.0
The rest of the world will find us even more arrogant than they already did because of it.
3.8
... Fuqua relies on old fashioned, gung ho heroics and the stern face of Bruce Willis to carry the show. Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) ..
3.0
This is the best Bruce Willis movie since his last one! Lets see them blurb that.
1.0
A tale of courage so facile and off handedly racist that only Hollywood could have invented it. It confuses slaughter with action, and its stupid, too .. F5 (Wichita, KS)
1.5
Movies like Tears of the Sun, which are not up to getting immersed in current events, should just stay away from history entirely. Long Island Press



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