Unfolding in real-time,Warfaredoesn’t give us or the characters more than a few seconds to breathe.
To describeWarfareas “fun” or “entertaining” would be incorrect and borderline offensive.
Instead, the film narrows the scope and zooms in so we can see how the violence plays out.
When we meet them, they’re a decently-oiled machine, but they’re never emotionless.
Boasting a large ensemble cast, the actors bringingWarfareto life have a little trouble disappearing into their roles.
This, like all parts ofWarfare, reflects the truth of a military unit.
Warfareis good, but it’s not as original as Mendoza and Garland are making it out to be.
Most movies about war in the 21st century are gritty and about the needless sacrifices of young lives.
It’s gripping and effective but doesn’t have anything new to say.
However, I don’t think it necessarily needs to alter our perspectives with a never-before-seen take on war.
IfWarfareis how he chooses to exercise these feelings, who are we to deny him?
