Knew little of the backstory from the main character, even though he was a best selling author. Movie is done well. Will easily be a movie (like Saving Private Ryan / Black Hawk Down) that people will point to when they want to celebrate the American military. And the fact that it is true just adds to the weight of what these men / women have to bear serving us.
In the wake of movies showing their heroes going against large oppressive gov'ts and entities (Divergent / Hunger Games, etc), this story was well ahead of it's time (by nearly 70 yrs), but it still is relative today. The trilogy as a whole is good. My only real criticism is that this has to be the only trilogy in the history of cinema that replaces every key actor from movie to movie to movie. Still worth a watch.
Had read book before seeing, so knew back story and some items that ended up being left out. Greg Kinnear is really good here and stands out. Support cast is pretty good as well. The story is worth sharing, especially if you are questioning life and looking to find something more.
A movie that will harken back to '80s type shows, with many references made to do so during. Your wife, girlfriend, daughters will enjoy. Ok overall, but Anna K is awesome.