One word.............UNDERRATED!!!!!!
I saw Green Zone in the cinema when I will in school and kept wondering why this film isn't talked about more, really hope with time this film will start to get the recognition it deserves as it tackles a subject that a lot of modern war films don't as it shows the corruption from both sides of the war in Iraq. This film shows how many lies the army was told to get the job done and shows the harsh reality of war and the casualties it leaves behind.
The stand out performance is Matt Damon (Roy Miller) as so many people like to say "He barely does anything during the film" but that isn't true as he is trying to push forward but it shows how unfortunately soldiers are not allowed to think and act for themselves sometimes and he plays that perfectly, I also have to give credit to Khalid Abdalla (Freddy) who really does show you the casualties of this war with just one character alone.
If you like Modern War films then I recommend Green Zone, this is destined to be a modern war classic in my opinion and with time will get the credit it deserves.
Good film, but crap real life story... war is pointless
Bizarre movie, because of the main character. He can fire a gun, command a unit decisively and concisely, and talk on the radio and telephone. But whenever he must have a conversation face to face with another character, he blanks completely, and becomes speechless. I can't decide if Damon can't remember his lines, or if Miller (his character) is stupid. Miller learns what's going on, piece by piece, of course, but at key moments when he must converse with allies in his struggle, he repeatedly loses his train of thought and just stares mutely. In a war setting like the film's, an important skill is bringing others to one's side, and these are the crucial moments when Miller blanks. Fortunately, prior events in motion drive the plot onward so that the film doesn't halt as a result of the forgotten lines.
This movie will be stressful viewing for people who value communication.
This movie goes beyond the standard Iraq action plot (fighting against dual enemies—Iraqis and US immediate superiors), and brings in Washington DC intrigue. For that reason, it is much more enjoyable than just grunts blowing things up, getting blown up, and seeing how many curse words they can fit into 90 minutes.
"Green Zone" 2010 and "The Post" 2017 both show how wars are just manufactured lies made up by the politicians in D.C. ; This movie is not about the Iraq war, it is just another pointless death and destruction caused by lies and hidden agendas' movie. Good enough acting.
A standard war film.
'Green Zone' is nothing terrible nor incredible, it mostly hits the usual beats that these films tend to do. It does build solid tension and is shot nicely, with decent action sequences. The pacing is a little off though.
The casting isn't anything grand but is suitable. I'm a fan of Matt Damon, he is perfectly satisfactory in the role of Roy Miller; he holds things together. Elsewhere, you get good things from Brendan Gleeson (Martin) and Khalid Abdalla (Freddy).
I haven't got any more noteworthy feelings towards this to be honest, it really is a so-so film.
Well... what shall I say? Somewhat similar to "Three Kings" this is more a (war-themed) drama then an action flick. While not bad I wouldn't watch it again.
A film that talks about the infamous chemical agents (Iraq War).
Embarrassing.
Shout by SimonBlockedParent2016-01-16T21:57:12Z
"It is not for you to decide what happens here.”
A situation often talked about, but, how close to the truth is this?
Explosive and thought provoking journal of some of the events in the Iraq war. We sit at home so disconnected from the reality of whats happening the truth being frankly disturbing.