Severe Clear

Film makes war Severe Clear
In my opinion this film should be viewed by all who have never been to war - especially the politicians who place our men and women in the armed services in harm's way. Whatever the motivation may be for getting our soldiers involved in any war, the impact it has on them is not fully comprehended by those who have not been there. Captain Mike Scotti has provided a realistic picture of the horrors of war and its aftereffect on those who have been there and returned alive and broken. I would also recommend reading his book, The Blue Cascade, which details his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Both the book and the movie brought tears to my eyes, as I remembered the little boy Mike was, when I taught him in fourth grade many years ago. Pat Gatti

Good American Boys Doing a Dirty Job
This documentary puts you in the shoes of a group of U.S. Marines who went into Iraq in February 2003 with the initial assault to topple Saddam Hussein and his regime. They are fully committed to their cause and put themselves in harm's way for each other and for the Corps. After seeing this film, it is clear how we need to engage in wars only as a last resort and never take these young warriors for granted. Let's be 100% sure about the need to go next time; shall we? There is significant profanity but in the context you feel they are entitled to say what they want and a lot more. These boys have earned it. These guys are tough and precious at the same time - MARINES to the CORE (CORPS).

Connects with Marine
The movie provides a glimpse of the early stages of the second Iraq war through one Marine's eyes, putting us in touch with his emotions and, to the extent possible with a single camera in real-time, some of his experience in battle. The movie will renew your respect and appreciation for these Marines and out other troopers. More than that, I hope people who watch this movie and movies like it will translate their emotions into doing something to help our troopers when they return from battle. Talking to politicians to get them to push the VA and other agencies to do a better job, getting involved in private organizations that help our vets, reaching out to the vet down the street -- whatever it is, we need to do much, much better. Get involved.

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