In this incredibly long movie, Jack Silva (John Krasinski) visits Libya not to take in the scenery but to a U.S. compound that has been stationed there even though the Libyans do not like it one bit. I am going to admit: the information was a little choppy throughout the movie, so trying to keep up was like trying to keep up with the waves in the ocean. I thought there was a continuity problem with the movie, but it was just the way it was set up. I know for certain though, on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Libyans took a stand against the compound and Jack was one of the people there to protect it. Along with five other of his buddies, he tries his best to not only protect a U.S. Ambassador, but the entire compound since it does represent his country. I knew there was something about the way the light reflected off the camera lenses in a horizontal way and the amount of action and gun violence was in the movie that made me think about the creators. What tipped me off was in the midst of all the action and violence, there were forced scenes where humor was inserted, and it wasn't until I saw the credits that this movie was another one of Michael Bay's. I'm not taking a stand against Michael Bay, but there's something about the way he directs movies that seem a little unnecessary. This movie was based off a true story though so there's something in this movie that makes me intrigued, and it's not because there's muscular men everywhere. It was the story on why the Libyans attacked the compound and how Jack and his friends were going to leave that compound alive.
*Rated R for strong combat violence throughout, bloody images, and language.
My Rating: C+
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