Film Review – Warfare

After dealing with the divide of the United States in 2024’s “Civil War,” director Alex Garland returns to the battle zone in “Warfare.” Garland joins co-helmer Ray Mendoza for a full immersion into the ways of military service, but the duo make it a point to avoid the lure of jingoism, preferring a raw take on the horrors of combat as the tale concerns a platoon of Navy SEALs stuck in a dire situation of survival in Iraq nearly 20 years ago. Mendoza brings his experiences in service to the picture, sharing screenplay duties with Garland, who provides his filmmaking concentration on technical precision and blunt violence. “Warfare” isn’t for the faint of heart, as it explores the destruction of bodies and spirits in a real-time battle for life, giving viewers a you-are-there viewing experience that’s profoundly challenging at times. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com