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In 2005 Afghanistan, Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch) and Matthew "Axe" Axelson (Ben Foster) deploy on a mission of surveillance and to take out Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Though spotted by goatherds, Luttrell and his team decide not to kill them. But one of the Afghans alerts a group of Taliban fighters to the invaders, and a terrible battle ensues, in which the SEALs find themselves hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

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A true account of military courage and survival, Lone Survivor wields enough visceral power to mitigate its heavy-handed jingoism.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Peter Berg's latest directorial effort, the Navy SEALs drama Lone Survivor, is no better than a limp retelling that fails to get underneath the surface of the actual story.

Rated: D+

Sep 5, 2017

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Despite the lack of character development, watching these guys struggle to prevail was enthralling and heartbreaking all at once.

Rated: B+

Apr 23, 2015

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Evan Williams

The Australian

For all its flaws it is both a gripping action thriller and an unforgettable depiction of the cold realities of war. My first reaction after seeing it was a simple one: this must be how it was. It may be the highest tribute I can pay.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 18, 2014

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Lone Survivor is an amazing war film that explores the idea of brotherhood and sacrifice in some of the best ways we’ve ever seen.

Aug 12, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Lone Survivor’s major saving grace is that it never resorts to actual flag-waving, but enough pro-military overtones subsist in the material to consider it an effective recruiting video.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 18, 2022

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Howard Gorman

NME (New Musical Express)

Peter Berg goes beyond the call of duty to forge a bond between the audience and the film's forlorn, leaving us hoping that the expected doesn't end up coming true.

Jun 10, 2021

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Stephen H Absolutely amazing movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Stoner J Awesome, and deep war flick. Probably Peter Berg’s best movie, right next to Patriot’s Day Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Jason Loves W One of my favorite based on true event movies. Mark Wahlberg give one of his performances. The story is so the incredible. The cast is great. Peter Berg did very good job to capture the story and well made action sequences. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/28/24 Full Review Breno G Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 1,5 Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Tommie A ONE OF THE GREATEST WAR MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Andy B I can imagine it must be difficult to make a movie like this without slipping one way or the other into overly saccharine or macho cliches, but this one manages as well as can be expected. It probably doesn't have too much rewatch value but is slickly done and worth at least a look. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter Berg Director Mark Wahlberg Marcus Luttrell Taylor Kitsch Mike Murphy Eric Bana Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen Emile Hirsch Danny Dietz Ben Foster Matthew Axelson

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Because of My Brothers