It isn't a bad movie per se (the performances in particular are quite strong), it just has some fundamental inadequacies that hinder it from standing out from other, better, post-war films. 'Home of the Brave' doesn't challenge the status quo or effectively reveal the plight of soldiers - instead, it merely offers a sentimental tale of four lost souls who dig their way out of tragedy. Unfortunately, the intriguing setup doesn't result in great cinema. War has taken its toll on all four soldiers, leaving each to decide whether to rise from the psychological ashes of their shared trauma or to lay down and give in to depression and rage. Jackson) succumbs to alcoholism in an attempt to re-adjust to his everyday family life. After surviving an insurgent ambush while on a routine humanitarian mission in Iraq, four US soldiers each face their own set of unique challenges: Tommy (Brian Presley) is plagued by guilt over the death of a good friend Vanessa (Jessica Biel) fights to deal with an amputated limb Jamal (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) is haunted by memories of the attack and Will (Samuel L. It was then that I hoped against hope that perhaps 'Home of the Brave' wasn't the stinker that its box office take seemed to suggest, but rather a victim of poor marketing. Opening only in limited release this past spring, the film earned a measly $44,000 during its domestic theatrical run and a grand total of $250,000 worldwide. A quick check online revealed how it managed to slip below my radar. The recent theatrical release boasted a star-studded cast, a timely examination of the current war in Iraq, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Song. Looking at the box art for Fox's Blu-ray release of 'Home of the Brave,' I was surprised that I hadn't heard of the film.
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