fvila Watching this movie I became slowly engrossed into the claustrophobic world it describes. At the end, I got a feeling that comes only very infrequently when watching movies, which is "Wow what an easy life I am living compared to these guys!". In this movie, death comes without warning, without background music, without philosophical introductions as to the nature of war,of mankind, or of good and evil. You hear the missiles coming in, but you never know which one will find its mark. There is no explicit message, that I could make out (but then I am not familiar with the political background). You can watch it as an anti-war movie, just as you can say it emphasizes the sacrifices of the Israeli soldiers. Anyway, the main point is beyond that, it is the reactions of human beings put under extreme stress. I saw this movie almost by accident and I was afraid it would be documentary and boring, but I really found it one of the best movies I have seen in a while.

ohad_r This movie is intense. It will not leave you indifferent. While there are certain political aspects in the movie that probably relate mostly to those who know something about the situation, the movie is first and foremost about people and about war. The movie shows the Israeli soldiers, often presented by international media as fearless and brutal, as human beings who love, hate and mostly fear like anyone else. I do not think that the movie has a clear statement about war. Some believe it is anti-war and lefty. I just believe it presents the human side of war, and doesn't say a lot about politics. It does say, however, that human life is precious and that even soldiers have a right and should fear for their lives.

jasonwwright Considering the sanitized pulp that the United States military participates in the filming of, it is refreshing to see a movie about soldiers that rings true and does not shy away from controversy. The IDF must also be commended for actively participating in the making of a film that does not shine the best light on the occupation of southern Lebanon.Ultimately it is Israeli politicians and inept commanders that take the brunt of the blame for the appalling conditions the soldiers portrayed in this movie endure while holding on to their mountain top position.Hezbollah obviously plays a part in this story, yet they are an unseen presence. They are always just out of the frame and sporadically, sometimes shockingly so, they remind everyone involved of their lethal potential. Set aside your preconceived notions of the Israeli-Arab conflict and see this movie.

rob68 Beaufort is a remarkable war movie, with a cinematic style that really says something about the war and the situation in which the troops are in. the story is told through the eyes of the main character, Liraz, who's awareness of himself and the nature of the battle he's in gradually deepens into a sharp and original view on war and fear of death. the tension that is created throughout the film is a result not of fast paced action events, but through a series of scenes that takes the viewer into the world of this outpost, with all its claustrophobia, and mixed emotions that include the thrill of danger and numbness toward tragedy, but also simple fear that cannot be overcome. I recommend this movie to everyone.