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All reviews by user Date  Helpful Rating 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  Film As Political StatementPosted: 6/20/2006A review of Tears of the Sun by Anonymous I believe Aishah Abul-Hayy came closer than anyone in capturing the films true intent. The movie was a political statement on the appropriate use of military strength. The main character made a consciencious choice to risk his carreer and the men he cared about to use all the training and resources at his disposal in order to oppose an obvious evil. I often hear folks say, Oh, those people have been doing that stuff to each other for centuries. Well, I say, Centuries are long enough for any peoples to suffer. If they havent stopped tormenting each other by now, the time is overdue for the rest of the world to step in and put a stop to it! The graphic, shocking scenes of torture in the movie are nothing in comparison to the hideous realities taking place today in numerous hotspots around the world. Modern armies should not be maintained for conquest or land and resource acquisition or on the pretense of self-defense. They should be secured as a worldwide police force that stops the slaughter of the innocent and helpless, restoring law and order to places that have forgotten what peaceful coexistence means. I dont mind that doing the right thing is expensive. I dont mind if going against orders is what it takes. I applaud the spirit of decent people who act when they see what everyone knows is wrong. I support our countrys efforts to secure a life for others that we ourselves are privileged to enjoy. Was this review helpful? Sign In 1-1 of 1 Per Page |
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