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Tears Of The Sun [VHS] [2003]

VHS ~ Bruce Willis
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Bruce Willis, Cole Hauser, Monica Bellucci, Eamonn Walker, Johnny Messner
  • Directors: Antoine Fuqua
  • Writers: Alex Lasker, Patrick Cirillo
  • Producers: Arnold Rifkin, Cathy Schulman, Heidi Fugeman, Ian Bryce, Joe Roth
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Uca
  • VHS Release Date: 13 Jun 2005
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000WSTO2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,047 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

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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In director Antoine Fuqua’s (Training Day) new action-adventure film, Bruce Willis stars as Lt. A.K. Waters, the loyal veteran officer of a Navy S.E.A.L unit. When he’s sent into the heart of Africa, the usually hard-bitten Waters finds himself deeply conflicted at having to choose between following orders and the dictates of his own conscience. Lt. Waters travels to war-torn Nigeria to rescue Dr. Lena Kendricks (Monica Bellucci), a U.S. citizen who runs a mission in the countryside. But when Lt. Waters arrives, Dr. Kendricks refuses to abandon the refugees under her care. She implores Waters to escort them on a dangerous trek through the dense jungle to the nearby border of Cameroon. During the journey, the S.E.A.L.s find themselves the unwitting guardians of a man sought by the rebel militia. This further endangers their already hazardous mission. But all the while it strengthens Waters’ resolve to protect Lena -- for whom he has unexpectedly developed feelings -- and the refugees, and to deliver them safely across the border.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted and compelling., 9 Mar 2004
By J. Neal "jneal" (Sussex) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tears Of The Sun [DVD] [2003] (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.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Watch it!, 23 Nov 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Tears of the Sun [DVD] [2003] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
I went to see this movie expecting Bruce Willis to be his usual "John MacClean [Die Hard]) self. Instead I was riveted to my seat by the intense reality of this excellent movie. The story contains such realism that it is shocking in parts, but at the same time it opens your eyes to the very real brutality that goes on in the war torn states in places like Africa. It was also an excellent portrayal of the US military covert ops. I don't think a real Navy SEAL would find much to criticise about this film. WATCH IT / BUY IT !!!!
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, 4 May 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Tears Of The Sun [DVD] [2003] (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..

A superb piece of work...

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