So … I went to see Act of Valor today. Lots of echo before the cry, this film and its active duty cast exceeded my expectations.
If you have even a drop of patriotic blood flowing in your veins,
please see this film.
SEALs climb ladder to their extract platform CH47 Helicopter in Relativity's Media's upcoming release, "Act of Valor". Credit: IATM LLC
The acting is not terrific – they are warriors, not actors,
and some will take offense at Hollywood’s choice to have a Jewish
financial angle attached to the true antagonists
who were radical Islamists in a global battle.
Holly wood is still Hollywood.
As a few in the know have said, this is the future of warfare!
Black Hawk Down!
The product of ailing minds trapped in a building without windows,
today’s war is in isolated pockets, and requires highly skilled,
specially trained warrior teams as seen here.
Theatrically, it was an ensemble piece, which is representative
of the story and the lifestyle of those who serve in this capacity.
The depth of personal connection between these team members
is beyond comprehension.
These warriors are a team, they live and work as a team.
It was a deeply inspirational film for me.
I’m exhausted from the stress of it!
Oh to be 25 again!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY INSPIRATION MONDAY and CONGRATULATIONS BEKINDREWRITE!!!
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Just saw the movie today, and I too was quite impressed with how well it was depicted. A quick correction if I may regarding the above photo.. Although the mentioned helicopter is a Chinook, it is not considered the “CH-47”. This is an MH-47G, operated by the 160th SOAR of which I proudly served as part of the SOCOM Group. The 160th knows quite well how teamwork is paramount, and it was really great to take my 18 year old son to this movie today where he finally realized that all of my stories about how we trained as a team were for this very reason. I enjoyed reading through your blog, and God Bless you for American patriotism.
Wow. I don’t think I’d even heard of this movie. I haven’t really been keeping up with new movies, though. Is it about SEAL Team 6?
Technically no, they call it SEAL team 4, but it the same premise … they are interchangeable units depending on the mission. I went knowing not to expect challenging acting roles, but rather to witness the camaraderie that is built on these teams, and how indispensable they are to the here and now! Check it out, if you get a chance!
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