Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King 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, who served with him in Iraq. Along with their other war buddies,
… More »Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King 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, 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, upending his new life. The conflict tests everything he believes in - the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.
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Statement of Responsibility:
Paramount Pictures and MTV Films present ; directed by Kimberly Peirce ; written by Mark Richard & Kimberly Peirce ; produced by Kimberly Peirce, Mark Roybal ; produced by Scott Rudin, Gregory Goodman ; a Scott Rudin production ; a Kimberly Peirce film
Title:
Stop-loss
[videorecording]
Publisher:
Hollywood, Calif. :, Paramount Home Entertainment,, [2008]
Edition:
Widescreen format (169)
Characteristics:
1 videodisc (111 min.) :,sd., col. ;,4 3/4 in.
Notes:
Originally produced as a feature film in 2007
"Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 tvs" -- Container
Special features: optional commentary by director Kimberly Peirce and co-writer Mark Richard; "The making of Stop-loss" featurette (21 min.); "A day in boot camp" cast training featurette (10 min.); Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Peirce (19 min.)
Contents:
Special features: Widescreen version
11 deleted scenes (with optional commentary
The making of STop-Loss
Commentary by director Kimberly Peirce and co-writer Mark Richard
Featurette: A day in boot camp
Language: English 5.1 surround ; French 5.1 surround ; Spanish 5.1 surround
Subtitles; English, French, Spanish
Credits:
Director of photography, Chris Menges ; editor, Claire Simpson ; music, John Powell ; costume designer, Marlene Stewart ; production designer, David Wasco.
Performers:
Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish, Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ciaran Hinds, Timothy Olyphant, Victor Rasuk, Rob Brown.
Summary:
Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King 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, 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, upending his new life. The conflict tests everything he believes in - the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.
Audience:
MPAA rating R for graphic violence, pervasive language, and some strong sexuality
System Details:
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Other Language:
In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles
Closed-captioned
Subject Headings:
United States. Army Military life Drama
Soldiers United States Drama
Iraq War, 2003-2011 Drama
Male friendship Drama
United States. Army Military life Drama
Soldiers United States Drama
Iraq War, 2003-2011 Drama
Male friendship Drama
Genre/Form:
Feature films
Fiction films
War films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
War films-gsafd
Topical Term:
Soldiers
Iraq War, 2003-2011
Male friendship
Soldiers
Iraq War, 2003-2011
Male friendship
Additional Contributors:
Peirce, Kimberly
Roybal, Mark
- Producer
Rudin, Scott
- 1958-
- Producer
Goodman, Gregory
- 1959-
- Producer
Richard, Mark
- 1955-
- Author of screenplay
Phillippe, Ryan
- 1974-
- Actor
Powell, John
- 1963-
- Composer
Cornish, Abbie
- 1982-
- Actor
Tatum, Channing
- Actor
Gordon-Levitt, Joseph
- 1981-
- Actor
Hinds, Ciarán
- 1953-
- Actor
Olyphant, Timothy
- Actor
Rasuk, Victor
- 1984-
- Actor
Brown, Rob
- 1984-
- Actor
Publisher No:
34765
ISBN:
1415741093
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Add a CommentStop-Loss is a procedure to force soldiers into serving an extra tour of duty. Soldiers in this film suffer physical wounds (loss of limbs, loss of sight, and loss of life) and mental wounds (suicide, guilt, nightmares, etc.) from serving one too many tours. Some soldiers actually volunteer for one too many tours when they realize that combat life is the only thing they are good at. The neo-cons who love every war that they can start do not want you to see this film. War is hell and this film is not for the chicken-hawk.
trcooper says: "THIS movie was so real, it made me realize just what war is about & what our young men are fighting against, including the USA. I wish everyone could see it and be viewed in churces, as well as congress."
very good
I will give this movie three stars. The acting is pretty good (JGL was great, as is the always watchable Abbie Cornish). The dialogue, direction and writing alright. Overall, I've seen better movies about combat and war, specifically The Hurt Locker and Kelly's Heros.
This is another political war movie, but it's got a strong cast and a solid script which does a good job of drawing the viewer in. Yes, it does center around the negative aspects of war, but it also eventually shows the value of serving in the army and fighting for freedom overseas. Not the best movie ever made, but worth a watch if you enjoy these types of films.
Great movie, I find it refreshing to see a movie about the military that doesn't look like a recruitment commercial. "Stop-Loss" definitely offers a different look at how soldiers' lives are effected by what they do and see in battle, and how the cope (or don't cope) with it. Anyone who is thinking about joining the military should see this before they do.
A fantastic story of friendship that touches the heart and leaves you wondering "what would I have done?" spectacular performances by all the actors, especially Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a largely unsung hero in the world of Hollywood
Good opening sequence, but
Not recommended, below par
Enjoyed this movie