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Intense Iraq War Film 'Warfare' Scores 93% Yet Criticized

3/28/2025

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"Warfare," helmed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, plunges viewers into the heart of the 2006 Iraq War. This gripping film chronicles a Navy SEAL platoon's harrowing journey through insurgent territory, delivering intense action that has earned a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score. However, some critics lament its shallow narrative and underdeveloped characters.

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"Warfare," helmed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, plunges viewers into the heart of the 2006 Iraq War. This gripping film chronicles a Navy SEAL platoon's harrowing journey through insurgent territory, delivering intense action that has earned a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score. However, some critics lament its shallow narrative and underdeveloped characters.