Overview

• 'Warfare,' directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, recreates a failed 2006 Navy SEAL mission in Ramadi, Iraq, based on Mendoza's firsthand experiences.
• The film is praised for its visceral realism, achieved through real-time storytelling, meticulous sound design, and a focus on the chaos and horror of war.
• Critics highlight the lack of character development and limited nuance in the depiction of Iraqi civilians and translators as significant shortcomings.
• The controversial mid-credits epilogue, juxtaposing real-life soldiers with the actors portraying them, has drawn mixed reactions for undermining the film's immersive tone.
• Featuring a strong ensemble cast, including Will Poulter and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, the movie avoids traditional war tropes and leaves its ethical and political implications open-ended.