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If the conflict in Bosnia has become something of a forgotten war, it's not for the want of trying from the immensely powerful BBC film Warriors, the story of five young soldiers and their harrowing experiences in the region. Opening with an extended view of the five's home lives--all are on leave when called up to form part of the UN peacekeeping mission--Peter Kosminksy invites the viewer to experience the war at a strictly personal level. And while this leaves little scope for any general political overview of events (aside from the horror of war) this is a piece of drama and not a documentary. Once transported to Bosnia, the protagonists find that their role as peacekeepers leaves them largely sidelined and unable to intervene and save lives, often forced to stand by and watch mass slaughter. Not since M*A*S*H have the absurdities of "the rules of engagement" been so eloquently examined. It is the darkening spiral that the five are sent on by these events and the relationships they form throughout them that forms the crux of the film, never demonstrated more clearly than by the return to the friends and families who see them as heroes. Bloody and sickening in parts, Warriors is given extra poignancy by the fact that it is based on the real-life testimony of British soldiers. A million miles away from the Rambos of this world this is the war film coming of age. --Phil Udell
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Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, SYNOPSIS: Two-part drama about a group of British soldiers sent to Bosnia in 1992 on a peacekeeping assignment. 1 of 2: The soldiers feel confident that the experience of war will not touch them; but from the moment they arrive they are immersed in circumstances of extreme emotion. ...Peacekeepers ( Warriors )
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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Serving 12 mnths in Bosnia myself with the UN as a soldier, I must truly say that watching this film brought me back. I watched in awe and it brought tears to my eyes to once again relive the months we spent there. The director manages to create the moods and feelings and frustrations that were so common for all of the soldiers serving with the UN. It also portrais the restlessness and feeling of unfinished buisiness that so many felt after returning home. This movie is truly one that most people who have former UN personell in their family or among friends should see. Maybe then they`ll understand. To the makers of this film: You have earned a soldiers respect.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Warriors is a hard hitting drama from the BBC. I first watched it 4 years ago, and watching again recently still left me in awe. The soldiers are human and humane, but hamstrung by the UN regulations.
Unable to help people directly due to fears of 'ethnic cleansing' they leave people to die at the hands of monsters who used to be their neighbours.
The drama also shows the effects of the conflict on their lives when they return to Britain.
A number of outstanding performances lend realism to the production. None more so than Matthew MacFadyen, who plays the scouser Pvt James, who deals with what he experiences in a simple, humane way. He is left baffled by the authorities unwillingness or inability to do the right thing. His passage from a joker to a hurt human being is the pivot of the drama; he experiences the very worst of all the shocking (and graphic) misfortunes that befall the crew. The things that they see and cannot affect cause anguish to those at ground level.
You must watch this.
Unable to help people directly due to fears of 'ethnic cleansing' they leave people to die at the hands of monsters who used to be their neighbours.
The drama also shows the effects of the conflict on their lives when they return to Britain.
A number of outstanding performances lend realism to the production. None more so than Matthew MacFadyen, who plays the scouser Pvt James, who deals with what he experiences in a simple, humane way. He is left baffled by the authorities unwillingness or inability to do the right thing. His passage from a joker to a hurt human being is the pivot of the drama; he experiences the very worst of all the shocking (and graphic) misfortunes that befall the crew. The things that they see and cannot affect cause anguish to those at ground level.
You must watch this.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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WOW!!! What an amazing film. I first watched this when it was aired on the BBC a few years ago and I have been meaning to buy it for a long time.
I have not for many years seen a film that evokes such an emotive reaction, you will experience grief, anger, sympathy & guilt watching this highly emotive and accurate portrayal of our British troops as UN peace keepers in Bosnia.
Lets hope this film will remain a stark reminder of the horrific war crimes and ethnic cleansing that happened during that time and no doubt similar atrocities which still happen all over the world to this day. How easy it is to forget.
Congratulations to the beeb for portraying this difficult story with such humility as it deserves. A must, must, must buy!!
I have not for many years seen a film that evokes such an emotive reaction, you will experience grief, anger, sympathy & guilt watching this highly emotive and accurate portrayal of our British troops as UN peace keepers in Bosnia.
Lets hope this film will remain a stark reminder of the horrific war crimes and ethnic cleansing that happened during that time and no doubt similar atrocities which still happen all over the world to this day. How easy it is to forget.
Congratulations to the beeb for portraying this difficult story with such humility as it deserves. A must, must, must buy!!
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Warrior
One of the most moving and well produced films/series that I have ever seen. Cannot speak highly enough about it.
Published 4 days ago by Quecaramba!
Required viewing, lest we forget
Just finished watching it and it was a really moving and thought provoking drama, that highlights all the issues of soldiers sent with an impossible mandate. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B Lavelle
discrimates against the disabled
Actually, I don't hate it. When I saw it when it was first broadcast on television I thought it a completely outstanding production and hence I would love to watch it again. Read more
Published 9 months ago by jenzance
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the video audio was pretty bad as the sound kept fading throughout the film and spoilt my watching it.so not not happy with its 98% rating more likely 50% martyn benstead
Published 12 months ago by numpty2
BBC please listen!
This is a drama that hits the spot every time. Largely filmed in the Czech Republic, i was there during filming and the locals still talk about it now. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Steve
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I thought this was a powerful and moving film when it was first shown on the BBC and time has not changed that. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Mrs. C. E. Bogh-henrikssen
Required Viewing
I was scared to watch Warriors when it was first shown on TV so didin't see it until a couple of years ago when it was shown on Sky. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by M. Sheridan
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I have never been a big fan of war films so I don't really know why I watched this when it was first shown on TV, but I did and was totally hooked. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by J. Costello
Harrowing, heartbreaking and very human
A phemononal story that had to be told. A drama about soldiers but not about them fighting, but being forced not to fight and sitting on the sidelines of a war they don't... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by A. Johnston
Something every should see
I first saw this on the Beeb 10 years ago and it impacted me a great deal then, partly because I'd just met a guy who'd served there and had been 'retired' from the army, and was... Read more
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