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So, Brian de Palma has a new film expected for release this fall, "Redacted". Here's an article about it::
"Redacted" Stuns Venice ~ Reuters
Now, I have my own issues with this film. I've tried to look at it objectively, I just can't.
So, I'm asking for opinions.
Personally, I loved Carrie, Scarface, and Snake Eyes. Though, I don't think Snake Eyes or Carrie can be compared to Scarface, it was just too good.
However, this movie disgusts me. Yes, it happens, it's extremely horrifying that it happens. The United States military charged and prosecuted the soldiers involved. I do not want this to come across as if I am excusing the behavior of those soldier, I am not. But you have GOT to be kidding me.
De Palma and his far left wing nut job buddies disagree with the Iraq war, we all know that. You cannot possibly follow politics and the news and NOT know that. But, this film (if you can call it that), does not attack the politics that De Palma disagrees with, it attacks the United States military, in my opinion.
It may be incredibly ignorant of me to admit and I may be a little too close to think clearly about this film and see it objectively but I won't be seeing it and I doubt I'll ever be willing to knowingly watch another Brian De Palma movie ever again. I think this film will be used as anti-America propaganda throughout the middle east as a way to "justify" the killing of American soldiers. In my opinion, De Palma has done no service to the American public or the United States servicemembers that sacrifice themselves day in and day out because that's their job.
I'll be the first person to defend the rights protected in the First Amendment, however, there has to be a line drawn somewhere and Redacted clearly crosses that line.
Anyway, I've made my position on this fairly clear but I'd still like to know what you all think, even if you disagree.
"Redacted" Stuns Venice ~ Reuters
Now, I have my own issues with this film. I've tried to look at it objectively, I just can't.
So, I'm asking for opinions.
Personally, I loved Carrie, Scarface, and Snake Eyes. Though, I don't think Snake Eyes or Carrie can be compared to Scarface, it was just too good.
However, this movie disgusts me. Yes, it happens, it's extremely horrifying that it happens. The United States military charged and prosecuted the soldiers involved. I do not want this to come across as if I am excusing the behavior of those soldier, I am not. But you have GOT to be kidding me.
De Palma and his far left wing nut job buddies disagree with the Iraq war, we all know that. You cannot possibly follow politics and the news and NOT know that. But, this film (if you can call it that), does not attack the politics that De Palma disagrees with, it attacks the United States military, in my opinion.
It may be incredibly ignorant of me to admit and I may be a little too close to think clearly about this film and see it objectively but I won't be seeing it and I doubt I'll ever be willing to knowingly watch another Brian De Palma movie ever again. I think this film will be used as anti-America propaganda throughout the middle east as a way to "justify" the killing of American soldiers. In my opinion, De Palma has done no service to the American public or the United States servicemembers that sacrifice themselves day in and day out because that's their job.
I'll be the first person to defend the rights protected in the First Amendment, however, there has to be a line drawn somewhere and Redacted clearly crosses that line.
Anyway, I've made my position on this fairly clear but I'd still like to know what you all think, even if you disagree.
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