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  Written March 29, 2008

  Biased Garbage.... I am anti agenda left or right!

  by Jedi_Mind_Trick

  For all you whining sniveling liberals out there this is your movie. Big bad "EVIL" America holds a soldier, who fully knowing AT HIS TIME OF ENLISTMENT , to his contractual agreement with the United States Army. Guess what thats eight years folks! How dare they! The scenes of PTSD these guys had was extremely touching. Its a tough job and war is awful I wouldn't want to go back with my my hands tied either. The acting was ok at best up to the point where I walked out about an hour into the movie. I'd have walked out if it was a bunch of right wing garbage as well.
  
  Thank President Clinton for downsizing our military during his presidency. Thats the true reason your watching movies like this. We DID have a large enough military to rotate soldiers in this war until he gutted it. Research, read, and think for yourselves people. Don't let Hollywood do it for you.
  
  GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

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  Written April 3, 2008

  disgusting

  by jpagel

  I could not believe how many people talked about how unfair the government is or that they can do this to soldiers. The movie lies about what stop-loss is and how it works. You can't be sent back until you've had 12 months stateside. Also, the line in the movie about him fulfilling his contract and expecting the army to do the same is a lie. EVERY soldier's contract is no less than 8 years, the only change is how many years of active duty they want to go through. The contract also states that the army can stop-loss any soldier. I am a US soldier who just returned from Afghanistan and trust me, it's in there. Soldiers sign these do***ents willingly, nobody is forcing them to do it. I hate to use the word "propeganda" but I don't know how else to describe this movie...it lies to the public with no regard as to who it's hurting in the process: the soldiers. Those who are fighting for the freedom of the actors and director as they rake in their paychecks from this movie.

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  Written March 29, 2008

  Good movie

  by SSGWIFE

  I think a lot of the general public will be surprised that this happens. And as some might have you believe on here, NOT ALL those that sign up are told about stop-loss. My husband joined 13 years ago, and not word one was said about that (granted, they weren't using it much 13 years ago). Yes, it is in the contract, but seriously, how many dumb 18 year old boys are reading the contract, ok? So yes, beingg stop-lossed can come as a surprise to some. And unlike some of the Marines on here (who have no clue about how the Army works), soldiers are getting screwed A LOT more then the Marines are..........so, their opinions are a bit short sighted.
  
  All in all a decent movie. Not quite all of what I espected, but good none the less. Worth seeing, but not missing the hype if you wait for the DVD.

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  Written March 30, 2008

  Horrible and inaccurate

  by Mejnoon

  I've been in the army for 5 years, just as long as the current war has lasted, and "stop-loss" had never meant "go to a new unit and go directly to war." But that wasn't the 1st inaccuracy. The very beginning (trying not to give it away) was absolutely inaccurate. Instead of getting rewarded for all that, in real life the main actor would have gotten reprimanded and would have lost all his rank, and probably would have never led another soldier. As for what stop-loss really means, it is a system that stops a unit from losing you, whether you're going to a new unit or getting out or going to special training. This happens when a unit is getting ready to go to war usually. You can still get stopped lossed right when you get back from the fight, but that doesn't mean you're going right back. This movie gives the wrong message about what happens in the military. I hated it.

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• So-so
  Written April 13, 2008

  A Veterans Perspective...DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH Before You Watch

  by airbrn06

  I've been to Iraq twice. I can say that I found alot of this movie insulting, inaccurate, and entirely political. I will give the filmakers credit by saying that the battle scenes in the beginning were very realistic. They even gave me chills because I've been in similar situations. I can also tell you that most of the remaining movie was very inaccurate. The depictions of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder were all on the extreme side that frankly only about 3-5% of soldiers experience. Not all of them as was depicted in the movie. I myself suffered from it after my first tour as do most soldiers to a much lesser degree than what was shown in this movie. Frankly it's a problem that our army is still trying to fully understand and treat. As for the information on stop-loss...it is just short of completely false. No soldier is forced to deploy again after being home for 1 month as is depicted. Stop-loss isn't even instituted on a unit or individual until 60-90 days before deployment.

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• Must Go!
  Written April 19, 2008

  If you see one film this year, make this the one!

  by mandys_284

  We went into this movie tonight not knowing what to expect. From what we'd seen from other reviewers, some people walked out after the first 5 minutes and for others it was life changing. We thought this movie was absolutely incredible. It gives real insight into these men's (no, NOT boys) lives as soldiers and the struggles they go through serving our country. This movie is filled with extremely skilled actors giving performances as soldiers trying to re-adjust to civilian life and at the same time still be military men. You truly feel their pain and frustration. Anyone who's said their performances were unemotional and "hard" doesn't understand that this is how our soldiers are trained. My only advice is to please see this movie. Don't view it as "anti-military". It's a good story that needs to be viewed the way it was intended, as one of growth and loyalty to country and family.

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  Written April 3, 2008

  Well Done

  by RockinR

  I was pleasantly surprised that, for once, a movie such as this actually met my expectations. I enjoyed it and would encourage others to see it. In addition, "Stop Loss" is definitely a movie for our generation, and I appreciated this.

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• Must Go!
  Written April 28, 2008

  If you care at all about what is happening to our country & our men- SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!

  by JAYMIELM_3

  This is the most amazing, eye opening movie I've seen in a long time. I remember wanting so much to join the military when I was in school (b/c of an illness I was unable to). All you hear about is how great it is and how they will change your life. That may be the case for many men; and I'm not taking ANYTHING away from the glory of fighting for your country. However; this movie tells the sad truth about how millions of our men return home; if at all. Our country needs a change. Whether you know someone in the military or not; please- see this movie; and then VOTE!!!!!

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• Must Go!
  Written April 13, 2008

  Stop-Loss

  by arlenedecastro

  Great Movie! I didn't realize this was happening to our soldiers. Serving their time in the armed forces to fight for our country, coming home, then having to be forced to go back. Not right at all.
  Ryan Phillippe is an excellent actor. He portrayed this character with such passion and heart. I really ached for him. I had tears throughout the movie. The supporting cast was great, too. I recommend everyone to watch this.

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• Must Go!
  Written April 10, 2008

  GREAT!

  by tkahobbs

  my husband and i are military, he is getting ready to deploy next month. we saw stop-loss last weekend and we loved it. yet some of the technical terms and actions were a little off. the actors did a great job you couldnt find anyone better to play the roles. they were so into it it all seemed so real! we actually are going to see it again this weekend. we recommend this movie to anyone!! it was awesome!

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• Must Go!
  Written April 8, 2008

  Stop-Loss Review

  by mscura

  I was very impressed with the movie. The movie was extremely relevant in today's society. More people need to be aware that our soldiers are being tricked into remaining in service. The government needs to step up and take responsibility for sending us into a war that we can't win. So many lives have been lost both American and Iraqi. This movie also showed the importance of helping our soldiers assimilate back into society. Overall, I definitely recommend this movie!

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• Must Go!
  Written April 20, 2008

  As a soldier

  by scde86

  As a soldier who has been deployed and has seen buddies deal with these issues, it hit home pretty well. Aside from a few things, I thought it was a great movie.
  
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  Also, I'm glad that SSG King made the right decision in the end.

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  Written March 30, 2008

  Stop-Loss

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  The director does an excellent job of showing what soldier life is like -- on the battlefield and off. The battlefield scenes are suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat, and the injuries and casualties are brutally realistic. Ryan Phillippe -- whom I've only seen in "Breach" -- is so believeable as a squad leader, it makes me wonder what he did to prepare for this project.
  
  This movie, of course, is less about the battlefield and more about a decorated soldier's ambivalence about what is more important: his duty to his country when he feels his country is taking advantage of him (by preventing him from discharging via a contractural loop-hole known as stop-loss), and looking out for his own interests. He explores both sides before making his ultimate choice.
  
  I give the story **1/2 stars, since it drags a little, and ***1/2 stars to Ryan Phillippe for his outstanding performance. I look forward to seeing his next project.

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• Must Go!
  Written March 29, 2008

  GREAT MOVIE!!!

  by yeeeee

  i thought this was a really good movie, very powerful and emotional. my family also really enjoyed the movie. i was really excited when i saw the previews for this movie, and it was even better than i expected. amazing movie!!!!!! its very, very much worth seeing!!!!!!

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  Written April 21, 2008

  painful, affecting, and human

  by ignorantleafy

  i left proud of our soldiers and their families. the character we probably feel the most sympathy for is just a girl trying to support a man who has suffered--however she can, and when you leave you'll find yourself hunting down soldier-support groups like anysoldier.com... what you won't leave with is a partisian guilt trip.
  
  some less-than-amazing directing, script, and casting choices (i'm looking at YOU channing tatum) drag the movie down a bit, but you won't be bored. worth seeing. and i'm a hard sell.

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