Giveaway: STOP-LOSS DVD

Not too long ago I wrote a DVD review about STOP-LOSS and mentioned how much I enjoyed it.

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DVD Review: STOP-LOSS (2008)

STOP-LOSS has just been released on DVD and I have been looking forward to checking it out ever since I first saw the trailer.

I was lucky to get a preview copy and so I want to share with you some of my thoughts about the DVD.

Director: Kimberly Peirce

Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, Abbie Cornish, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rob Brown, and Alex Frost

Release Date: July 8, 2008

Synopsis: Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver (Channing Tatum), who served with him in Iraq. Along with their other war buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon’s will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq, which upends his world. The conflict tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.

REVIEW

The Story: When I first saw the trailer I had a totally different idea of what I thought the story was going to be. Was I disappointed as to what it really was, not really because I think it was equally good in a different direction. The movie focuses on Sgt. Brandon King's journey after he gets the terrible news that he has been stop-lossed. In addition, I think the story really touches greatly on the effects that war has on soldiers, and how hard it is for them to assimilate back into life when they come home.

I will say that I would have written the ending differently. It felt a little bit underwhelming and kind of depressing in a way, but I think it still works within the story. Let's just say that it didn't bother me to the point where I didn't like the movie because of it.

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STOP-LOSS - 10 Preview Clips released

Collider has released 10 clips from the movie STOP-LOSS.

And just to remind you, Stop-Loss is a movie I am really looking forward to see.

The cast includes Ryan Phillippe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Channing Tatum.

Stop-Loss comes out on March 28 2008.

STOP-LOSS (2008) - Movie Trailer

One of the movies I am most excited to see this month is STOP-LOSS, starring Ryan Philippe, Channing Tatum, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, about a soldier who is ordered back to Iraq after his tour.

The trailer for Stop-Loss is what I call a trailer that works. I was hooked after watching it the first time. Now it's all about the movie living up to my expectations.

Stop-Loss comes out on March 28 2008.

Watch Stop-Loss Trailer (Direct Link)

What do you say? Are you going to go see Stop-Loss?