Tears of the Sun (DVD, 2003, Special Edition)

Tears of the Sun amazed and touched me, and it will do the same to you!!!!

I'm not a huge war-movie fan, but Tears of the Sun is one of the Best War Dramas I've ever seen. It's the only war-movie in my collection and it's the only war-movie I was able to sit through without using the fast-forward button.

Bruce Willis is absolutely superb in this action/drama. Tears of the Sun grabs you by your heart and pulls you through the entire movie. It's emotional, intense, and full of heart.

Tears of the Sun is simply amazing. One of the best movies in 2003 hands down.

Final Verdict:

5/5

Rent or Buy?: Tears of the Sun is a must buy for any fan of movies at all. Whether you love war-movies or not, Tears of the Sun will end up as one of your favorites, guaranteed.

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Tears of the Sun is definately a war movie, and another in a long line that rather portrays the military SF (Special Forces) in a light other than their obvious ability to commit quick and harsh violence unto the enemies of the US.

This movie has been called preachy and contrived, and even more so a great recruitment tool. I only somewhat agree. Yes it is preachy in some spots, but in it's "preachiness" it questions the viewers true outlook on the world. "It's not our war." is one of those outlooks. What would you do in a situation of mass and horrific genocide between tribes (often muslim vs. Christian)? What would you expect our armed forces or those that have the ability to stop it to do? This is the question that is asked, and asked often. Do you believe in a situation that is preventable to stand idly by and watch, or does it become "our war" because we have the ability to stop it?

The overall story is easy, and the action is intense. The characters though thin, do let you know enough about them to make you care about them pretty quickly. In a nutshell, a country falls into civil war and ethnic cleansing in Africa, and a SEAL squad is sent in to evacuate US citizens to saftey. A moral dilemma is foisted upon the SEALs and they choose to act rather than to stand by.

I recommend the movie in that you can simply enjoy it, and it makes you ask yourself questions in a very straightforward way. It is well done, the acting is pretty good, and the battle and political action very realistic.

I also recommend you watch the making of, and see what the actors and director have to say and why the movie was indeed made in the first place. I wouldn't simply call it an action or recruitment movie, I would call it a movie with a message that many don't want to think about whilst shopping at the mall.

Had to have been one of the best from Bruce Willis. Really moved me to tears in some spots. Would Highly recomend for the whole family.

Excellant movie. Anything with Bruce Willis is worth watching. Tears of the Sun is an outstanding movie even if you aren't a Bruce Willis fan. The sellers of this movie have a very large selection and are very reliable.

I like Bruce and these type of movies. But it is unrealistic.To think that professional soldiers would act w/o the proper orders.

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Bruce Willis stars as a Lieutenant over a squad of Navy Seals sent to rescue an American doctor. The premise of the movie is that Willis' Seals have done things they are not proud of in the past, and this is their opportunity to make it right. A little sappy at times and glib, but very good action sequences in between scenes of Willis acting like a cigar store indian.

A good movie. If you want to see the way people tried to help others in Africa, and the way it was handled....this is a good one. However, there is quite a lot of violance, but a good movie to watch......

extremely good movie, very moving, im a military loving guy. the movie is extremely sad but realistic

I watched it at my cousins house and had to have it. I love stories about the struggles that people face in war torn countries and the people that fight back against oppression

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devastating portrayal of poitical turmoil in Africa. Not much sugar coating. Willis is good as the leader of a seal team sent into retrieve American citizens. The mission morphs from a simple extraction of high priority packages to an effort to remove a large group of refugees from the comeing onlsaught of the new governments troops.
Faced with on going genocide on all sides and orders not to become involved, Willis' charecter makes a believable decision to ignore those orders and engage terrorist troops who are raping and pillaging a village. No great soul searching just a simple thought process that says " Bad guys are killing innocents, I am an American fighting man whose every insstinct is to fight evil, I'm Here, I can do somthing so here we go".
Much of this movie brought back uncomfortable memories and touched old emotions long buried. I thought the depictation of the Africans were spot on for the length of time they had to develop the charecters.
Many of the Ricky Rangers out there will find tactical flaws and some amazing capabilities not known outside of hollywood. Some will critsize all forms of things military depicted. One must keep in mind that this was not a training film but a sincere effort to depict the Africa of today. An Africa invisible to the average American. An africa not concerned with global stratagy or global markets but an Africa where the days are measured by the very personal human tragedies that mark the passing of each hour. An Africa where it does seem that God left a long time ago.
The fighting sequences in this movie are goood for hollywood. The French doctor is a pain in the butt, just like real euro- do gooders who come to save Africa. Tom Skerrit is magnificent as Willis' CO
Buy this movie watch all the extras. And if you are so inclined remember Africa and her people in your prayers

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Excellent military action especially when the bad guys get cooked down with a napalm air strike. Seen the movie several times and couldn't resist a $6 price for the DVD.

I like action movie but not with a lot of blood and gore-I spent 2 year in Viet Nam and seen enought of the real thing-this movie shows the better side of war with a purpose helping outher who can help them self and doing the right thing inspite of blank orders(not my problem let of do it type of attitude) all and all not a disney type movie or blood and gore-some what like John Wayne type on a scail of 1-10 I give it 8.5 KW

I have always watched this movie when it was on TV and have loved it each and every time. The price I won for it was great. The shipper sent it out quickly, it is in great condition.

I loved this movie. It made me cry. Don't watch it if blood makes you squirm though. It has some violent war scences.

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Very very very very good movie. I've always enjoyed this movie, it shows somewhat how SEALs operate. A+++ movie.

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I BOUGHT THIS DVD BECAUSE I FEEL THIS IS ONE OF BRUCE WILLIS'S BEST MOVIES SO FAR. IT HAS A VERY GOOD AMOUNT OF ACTION AND KEEP'S YOU RIVITED TO YOUR CHAIR A MUST HAVE.

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