‘Warfare’ is a zoomed-in view of combat stripped to its essentials

‘Warfare’ is a zoomed-in view of combat stripped to its essentials

When I settled into my plush theater seat to view Warfare on its opening weekend, I had done no research about the film. I anticipated the standard Global War on Terrorism fare: good guys and bad ones in an epic struggle watered down for the palates of Americans desperate for a denouement, and maybe a sappy love story for good measure. I have never been so grateful to be disappointed, even as the film kept me pinned to my seat, alternating betwe…

Visceral, ‘Warfare’ Lays Bare the Brutality of War

“Warfare” is nothing short of brutal. Drawing on co-director Ray Mendoza’s experience in the Iraq War, Mendoza and co-director Alex Garland ensure “Warfare” closely reflects the memories of the Navy SEALs who inspired the story. The result is a film that, while haunting, begs for a deeper examination of the subject at hand.    The premise of “Warfare” is quite simple — the narrative follows a team of Navy SEALs who conduct an operation in Ramadi…

Culture Pick | ‘Warfare’ is 90 minutes of immersive brutality

“Warfare” is perfectly titled. From start to finish, the film truly is warfare — nothing more, nothing less. Taking place in 2006 Iraq, the movie follows a platoon of Navy SEALS who, after being caught in a surveillance mission gone wrong, must call for help and escape under enemy fire. “Warfare” is not a typical war film. It doesn’t set up any sort of backstory for the events, nor for the characters. In most other cases, such a decision would m…

‘Warfare’: The Film That Almost Made Me Leave the Theatre

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Pace chapter. Warning: this article contains spoilers and discussion of war, violence, and gore. Warfare isn’t just a movie— it’s an immersive experience for not just the audience, but also for the actors. The film follows a platoon of American Navy SEALs who are stationed in Iraq. As we see a sense of brotherhood, history, and leadership, simultaneously we see their mission go w…