'Warfare' Earns Praise for Authentic Combat Depiction and Innovative Filmmaking

The Iraq War film, co-directed by veteran Ray Mendoza, immerses audiences in a 2006 Navy SEAL mission with groundbreaking realism and a neutral perspective.

'Warfare' recreates a harrowing 2006 Navy SEAL mission in Ramadi, Iraq, based on co-director Ray Mendoza’s firsthand combat experiences.
The film employs extended takes, practical effects, and meticulously reconstructed soundscapes to deliver an immersive, real-time portrayal of modern combat.
Critics and audiences have lauded the film, with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score and an A- CinemaScore, marking a career high for director Alex Garland.
The movie’s apolitical stance focuses on the visceral realities of war rather than exploring the morality or politics behind the Iraq War.
Dedicated to injured medic Elliott Miller, the production involved rigorous attention to detail, including consultations with veterans and on-set visits by the real-life soldiers depicted.