I watch this whenever it comes on. BHD also never fails as a standby when I can't find anything else I feel like watching.

Still one of the most exciting action based army films around.

Eric Bana is a stud

Great movie.

One of my top 5 movies of all time!

Best war movie i've ever seen

so where's Malaysian soldier in this movie? the one that actually helping the one from that hawk

Much better than "Pearl Harbor" but not as good as "Saving Private Ryan". Three war movies that are forever grouped in my head for coming out in a comparable time range, all with stellar casts. If you are a history or war buff, this one should be checked out!

Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend

_Black Hawk Down_ is a fantastic war movie that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with its non-stop action. From the very beginning, the film throws you into the middle of the chaos, with intense and realistic battle scenes that make you feel as if you're right there on the ground with the soldiers. The action never lets up, and the tension continues to build as the soldiers face one obstacle after another in their mission. The film also does an incredible job of recreating the look and feel of Mogadishu. Overall, a gripping and emotional portrayal of war, and a tribute to the brave soldiers who put their lives on the line for their country.

War movies are a bit of a limited genre, meaning that they often need a strong directorial stamp in order to stand out. Think about the bleakness that Stanley Kubrick brings to _Full Metal Jacket_, or the heart that Spielberg brings to _Saving Private Ryan_. _Black Hawk Down_ is a good film, it’s well made and edited, tense, gritty, all the pieces are there. They even put some effort into developing a few of the characters. But ultimately it’s also generic, and I’m not going to remember it for a longer time.

7/10

There are some movies that just stand out literally WAY above anything else. BHD is most definitely one of the best modern era war films I've seen and repeatedly watch.

>"Nobody asks to be a hero, it just sometimes turns out that way."

I can't imagine how Ridley Scott went about filming this movie. It is meticulously chaotic, brutal and sad. While it is a war movie, I like that it is less about emotion and more about being a team and shines light on how the leaders at the time really messed this up.

The best war movie I have ever watched

Black Hawk Down is a stunning and gritty military drama from director Ridley Scott. Based on true events, the film follows a mission to capture a Somali warlord that turned into a two-day firefight for survival. The casting is especially good, and includes Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana, Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, and Jason Isaacs; each of whom gives an outstanding performance. And Scott does an extraordinary job at drawing the audience into the story, and at giving a sense of the chaotic nature of urban combat. Additionally, Hans Zimmer provides an incredibly evocative score that heightens the tension and drama. A captivating film, Black Hawk Down delivers a riveting look at the realities of modern warfare.

The context of the film is both everything and nothing to this film - sure it helps to set the scene and plot, but the larger point the film seems to be making is that once all hell breaks loose, it is quickly forgotten in a battle for survival. Emphasis here is on the camaraderie amd day-to-day routines of the soldiers and the film does a great job of building tension up to the inevitable crash. What follows is a near two hour assault where the filmmakers immerse the audience in the midst of the battle. Scott peppers each aspect of the story with a recognizable face that ensures the audience is never lost on which part of the battle we are looking at as groups split up and converge throughout the film. The filmmakers do occasionally try to provide additional context of the civilian plight, but it comes across as perfunctory and ultimately the film is much stronger in its depiction of war from a soldier’s point of view.

I starts off slow but once the action picks up it gets intense. It's shot well and never really lets up.