JOURNAL ARTICLE

Review: Warfare Manages to Be Both Brutal and Elegant.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ZACHAREK, STEPHANIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the film *Warfare*, co-written and directed by filmmaker Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, which recreates a real-time wartime rescue based on Mendoza’s 2006 Navy SEAL mission in Ramadi, Iraq. The film portrays the harrowing rescue of wounded SEALs after an ambush by al-Qaeda forces, emphasizing the collective experience of soldiers rather than individual character backstories. *Warfare* uses long, tense takes to convey the brutal reality of combat while honoring the memories of those involved, including sniper and medic Elliott Miller. The film also prompts reflection on the challenges faced by veterans after returning from war, highlighting concerns about their care and support.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:184430945
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