MOVIE:
The Outpost
WHERE TO WATCH:
Sunday, 21 February at 20:05 on M-Net (DStv 101)
CRITIC RATING:
4/5 Stars
WHAT IT'S ABOUT:
A small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh became the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghanistan War in 2009, and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.
WHAT THE CRITICS THOUGHT:
"It's a true-life story, masterfully directed by Rod Lurie who instinctively captures the danger, risks and moments of desperation and humanity of the event." - Dwight Brown, National Newspaper Publishers Association
"The most haunting issues the film raises... remain long after the smoke and dust have cleared." - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
"For those who appreciate the genre, this is a better-than-average merging of technical craftsmanship, narrative coherence, and competent acting." - James Berardinelli, ReelViews
"The Outpost is a cleverly, and respectfully, crafted war film that uses a segmented, episodic approach to help you invest in the characters while building up to a very impressive battle sequence." - Matt Fowler, IGN Movies
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE: