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While it offers nothing new to the military-action genre, Tears of the Sun distinguishes itself with fine acting, expert craftsmanship and seriousness of purpose. Its familiar "extraction mission" plot is essentially similar to that of Black Hawk Down, involving a crack team of US Special Ops commandos struggling to rescue innocent missionaries amid the bloody horror of Nigerian ethnic cleansing. With Bruce Willis as their grizzled, no-nonsense commander, the skilful team enters a hot zone that gets even hotter when their "package"--an American national (Monica Bellucci) who runs the isolated mission--demands that 70 Nigerian villagers be included in the rescue. Willis's uneasy conscience leads him to defy orders and expand his mission, and in an ambitious follow up to Training Day, director Antoine Fuqua escalates tension and strike-force with considerable emotional impact. Originally considered as a potential entry in Willis's Die Hard series, and released in cinemas on the eve of America's war with Iraq, Tears of the Sun admirably avoids jingoism with its rousing story of personal good vs political evil. --Jeff Shannon
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Bruce Willis, Monica BellucciDirectors: Antoine Fuqua
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bruce Willis is one of those actors from whom you expect great things without there being any particular logic behind the inclination, after all, he makes some decidedly average films. I had heard that Tears of the Sun was a less than excellent exposition of the action man's talents and so I started to watch this film ready fortified for the expected ensuing disappointment.
As it turned out, I shouldn't have bothered, because as the film progressed, I became increasingly optimistic. Quite apart from the fact that the story was well crafted, I was completely unprepared for the stunning cinematrography, the beautiful cut-away shots of jungle flora and fauna and the excellent soundtrack. In many ways, this is a movie that didn't require Bruce Willis, and perhaps it's the big name lead that caused all the fuss and disappointment, since it's no star vehicle, but even so, Willis doesn't in any way disappoint. The tale is gripping and tense, there's plenty of action and the subject matter is compelling if at times, upsetting.
So, I was pleasantly surprised by this movie, although I'm still not sure if my overall impression would be much changed by having greater hopes for it before it began, I guess a second viewing is in order to make sure, but I cannot in any way see how anyone would find this movie dull or hateful.
As it turned out, I shouldn't have bothered, because as the film progressed, I became increasingly optimistic. Quite apart from the fact that the story was well crafted, I was completely unprepared for the stunning cinematrography, the beautiful cut-away shots of jungle flora and fauna and the excellent soundtrack. In many ways, this is a movie that didn't require Bruce Willis, and perhaps it's the big name lead that caused all the fuss and disappointment, since it's no star vehicle, but even so, Willis doesn't in any way disappoint. The tale is gripping and tense, there's plenty of action and the subject matter is compelling if at times, upsetting.
So, I was pleasantly surprised by this movie, although I'm still not sure if my overall impression would be much changed by having greater hopes for it before it began, I guess a second viewing is in order to make sure, but I cannot in any way see how anyone would find this movie dull or hateful.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a truly underrated and poorly advertised masterpiece. Exposing the true horrors of war, exposes a unfamiliar side of Bruce Willis, a caring loving side.
Although at times deeply disturbing and horrific, some of the scenes are incredibly moving.
The balance obtained in this film is superb, between action drama and tagedy..
Although at times deeply disturbing and horrific, some of the scenes are incredibly moving.
The balance obtained in this film is superb, between action drama and tagedy..
A superb piece of work...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Treat this movie as an example of a Bruce Willis "action vehicle" and you'll enjoy the experience. In truth there is a bit more character development and story than in many action movies, but it's appeal will be mainly for the many well done action set pieces.
Picture and sound quality are superb on Blu Ray and are well ahead of the standard definition DVD. If you like this movie and have a Blu Ray player then this is definitely one disc you should upgrade to.
Picture and sound quality are superb on Blu Ray and are well ahead of the standard definition DVD. If you like this movie and have a Blu Ray player then this is definitely one disc you should upgrade to.
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Quite good for Bruce
Not a big fan of Bruce but did I enjoy this film as it had a great believable story line with good characters. Sam
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. S. J. Rogers
ACTION PACKED GREATNESS
Just a few words on this underrated almost under the radar war movie. Gripping, tense, disturbing, brutal, a stellar cast with great action packed set pieces. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Golf improver
Awesome
Love this film, i borrowed it off my mate once and had to buy it because it's that good, probably seen it about 5 times altogether, never gets boring! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. C. J. Davies
Great Action Movie
This is Bruce at his best. Tough Navy Seals go and help a doctor and her injured refugees escape from a army sent to kill them. Lots of action well worth watching.
Published 10 months ago by Jason
Tears of the Sun UMD PSP
I live in England (region 2) this UMD is region 1 so it's not supposed to play but it does, only the games play on all machines. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ripkin6
Tears Indeed
Once again an excellent performance by Bruce WILLIS. This is the type of role he plays to perfection. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Colin Green
Best War Movie Made for years...
I thought this film was filmed amazingly, had a serious and good plot and was generally a fantastic and powerful film. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Captain Joe Boston
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I THINK " TEARS OF THE SUN " HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST UNDERATED WAR FILMS OF ITS TIME, THIS HAS A GOOD STORYLINE, GREAT AND CONSTANT WAR ACTION HIGHLIGHTING THE HORRORS OF WAR IN... Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Reed
It's Bruce, he doesn't do hair. There's no vest. It's in Africa.
Can't remember how I came to be watching this movie, but it will never happen again, that's for sure. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. Bretherton
Powerful, moving and gripping
I tend to find most people who give rave reviews for films that otherwise get cynical receptions are simply two dimensional, lazy viewers. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by M. Robertson
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