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The leader of the Seals is Lt Waters (Bruce Willis) and before
you roll your eyes and think “oh, no, not another Die Hard”
– it isn’t.
Willis gives one of his thoughtful performances here and
while he’s full on with the action when it comes, he plays
his role as a man bending the limit of his orders in order
to do the right thing and save people’s lives.
His main mission is to rescue a US citizen, Dr Lena Kendricks
(Monica Bellucci), who works at a small hospital in the jungle.
His secondary aim is to make sure a priest and two nuns come
with him.
As you would expect the religious beliefs of the latter three
mean they stay behind to look after wounded people and then
discover that their good motives are not appreciated by everyone.
When the party reaches the waiting naval helicopters Waters
gets his men and the doctor aboard and leaves the others behind
– they were not part of his orders he says.
Flying over the hospital station the signs of massacre are
everywhere and suddenly the soldier has a change of heart
and returns to try to save the refugees who are being pursued
by hundreds of rebel troops.
Tears of the Sun then turns into an exciting chase
that will keep action fans happy as well as those who like
to see a rugged battle between good and evil that is only
decided in the last few seconds of the film.
The photography is superb and the actors play their roles
with conviction.
Transfer-wise the video and sound are very good, although
one would suggest do not do the majestic landscapes or full-on
battle scenes justice. Even so, it is one fine-looking movie.
Conclusion: 90% Extras: 50%.
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