stefanreig While the story of "Bravo Two Zero" could have been interesting, the conversion to film was not. Even Sean Bean could not make this movie look professional. The editing was very poorly done, sometimes to the degree where you would think that this movie's time-frame plays through several month, even though everything happens within a couple of days. (Hint: Climate changes from subzero temperatures to spring-time climate seems to happen in this movie over night). The ending however, (last 15 minutes or so) was very graphical and maybe even authentic to some degree. (This movie is supposed to be based on a true story). Overall, this movie might be something for a rainy day, or maybe even if it should be broadcast on TV, but I would definitely not buy this one on DVD. If I'm not mistaken then this movie was made for TV and you certainly are able to tell by the quality of it. Sometimes, it even reminded me of "Rambo", because there are several scenes where eight British Special Forces soldiers with light/medium weaponry fight off about 200 Iraki soldiers, which are supported with tanks and other armored vehicles. Obviously, I'll let you decide if you want to watch this movie or not, but if you want my opinion, then I wouldn't really bother watching it.

Soul_Stealer_2001 Firstly to anyone who thinks they know so much about this story, and think lightly of these men.I would just like to say that this film and story is under rated, and surrounded by people judging these soldiers even though they themselves have never lifted an air gun or a paint-ball gun, let alone fought or served for their country.The SAS, and the armed forces is full of people willing to put their life on the line. To leave their warm beds and spend hours, days, or weeks in uncomfortable terrain, so stop your whinging!Because without them you would be using that fat arse of yours to run away like the phucking cowards you probably are.Either way i liked this film.I mean for all the military jargon and slang you may have to watch it a few more times, and get someone in the know to translate, but it is a good film.Not that much money was spent on it, and the special effects are limited, but it is a good portrayal of their life in Hereford, England, where the SAS is based, to Iraq. There is also some funny moments to lighten the mood.If you really want to get to grips with the story, read the book "Bravo Two Zero".It has much more detail, especially about the gruesome torture they were put through.Other books include:"The One That Got Away", by Chris Ryan. "Soldier Five", By Mike Coburn and "The Real Bravo Two Zero", by Michael asher.Each give their own opinion, so its hard to tell who is telling the truth.Either way the film is good, and some people might have to watch it more than once, but it is enjoyable.You laugh and maybe cry and anything else as you follow them.Sean Bean plays the part well, as do the supporting cast of unknown and small time actors. One of those actors has since done well.That actor is Rick Warden, who plays Tony. He has since been in "Band of Brothers", and the TV series "Rome", showing on BBC one.Either way watch this film...it is good and a good watch.Recommended!

parry2323 In 'Eye of the Storm' by Peter Ratcliffe DCM (who was the Regimental Sergeant Major of the SAS during the Bravo Two Zero incident), he explains how the CO and he thought that Bravo Two Zero team should've taken in a Land Rover, yet 'Andy McNab' and his team disagreed and decided to take in 150 pound packs on their back and trek it in.'McNab' felt that it was too easy to be spotted by aircraft if they were in a Land Rover rather than if they walked in because the terrain was rather flat. Ratcliffe and the CO believed that the Land Rover would give them a better means of escape... seems like they were right.McNab seems to have glorified himself in his book and in one section of the text it reads that Ratcliffe only briefly wished him good luck and safe trip.But for this one, you'll have to make up your mind for yourself...

cdoink Just saw Bravo Two Zero today for the first time. I had been meaning to check it out for a while now, ever since I had read the book by Andy McNabb. Anyways, it's a good movie but if you liked it I would definitly recommend reading the book if you havn't read it already. It goes into a lot more detail and amazingly, there is a lot more to the story than what the movie shows us.