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At the time of me submitting this review, the IMDb rating is at 5.8 out of 10. I totally disagree with this assessment, though I understand that this rating are the opinions of a personal nature, just as mine are. Shia LaBeouf gives an Oscar worthy performance IMO. This movie is a definite action, thriller, and drama. It takes a deep dive into PTSD, and shows how it affects not only the soldier, but those close to him. I loved the cast of characters; very raw and passionate performances given by everyone, including the son, and the story line was amazing. I'm definitely a hard critic when it comes to films. I would definitely place this one in the top 10 movies so far this year!

This is the best film of the year hands down. The script is clever, the acting is marvelous, the topic is poignant, the editing is perfect, and the photography and music are well done. Pay no attention to the advertisements for the film. They are accurate to a point, like saying "Rocky" is about a fighter or "The Wild Bunch" is a western. In truth, the film is about family and what it takes to create, support, and nurture a family. Special mention must be made of Shia LeBeouf's performance. Personally I'm not a fan, but his acting in this film is top quality, and he gets excellent support from Jai Courtney and Kate Mara. Gary Oldman is in the film briefly, but his scenes are vital. Tony Kittles does a great job as the training Sergeant. Do yourself a favor and see this film.

Couldn't figure out what was going on at first -- and knew nothing about it going in. it was a puzzle, but not in a frustrating way. Turns our there are three intersecting time lines...(past, present and future)...don't want to spoil it but suffice it to say, this is a film that has to be experienced. Like his character says in the film: "You don't discuss it." (BTW --there were a fair number of Shia-haters at the screening that just wanted to trash him. But how could they? This is Shia at his best -- the best I've seen him anyway. And I loved FURY.) Story/theme is basically...the war is coming home. Shia's a Marine. Jai Courtney plays his best friend. Jai is good, but the boy that plays Shia's son steals the show. Really like Kate Mara in this as well. I have not seen other Dito Montiel movies but he has apparently worked with Shia before. Anyway, a film that makes you think (Memento/Inception). Will be interesting to see how an American audience will respond. I was fortunate enough to see it in Venice at the festival. Subtitles were distracting but audience seemed to track with it. Some loved it. Some hated it. I loved it. 10 out of 10!