MonsterPerfect Good idea lost in the noise

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Sharkflei Your blood may run cold, but you now find yourself pinioned to the story.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

savedbygraceofp Having just viewed a documentary online prior to this movie, it was easy for me to presume this one to be likewise. In fact, the only clue that gave it away as a movie(and I overlooked) was the listing of stars. I was actually consumed by this film from the start, completely sold that it was a documentary. It wasn't until after it ended and I became unsatisfied with the lack of memorial for the journalist, that I discovered it was fictional(by searching out more info online). Having stated that, the film was obviously convincing enough to pass for it's intended style. I must declare in my defense though, there were often times throughout the film that I was shaking my head at the complete lack of self preservation on the part of the journalist and the thoughtlessness of the leading role. I had to chalk the latter up to his willingness to die and having nothing to lose.Upon reflection and after learning that it was a fictitious project, I see the overacting, some poorly written scenes and unbelievable luck in the danger close situations.Overall, even after learning of it's true nature, I can't deny how good some of the scenes are layered for intensity and terror.

jerry-552-729252 I thought it was an awesome film. The action scenes are more realistic than anything out of Hollywood. I think people are so inundated with CGI in action flicks that people no longer know what reality is suppose to look like.This movie is tense, scary, and realistic. Who cares that the dialogue is crap. There is some really interesting things said in the film by real people (bounty hunters, afghans, etc). If people pay attention and stop being so prejudgmental and negative you might enjoy this film for what it is, and isn't.I must admit, I thought the movie was a real documentary when I first saw it. Even after finding out it was just a mockumentary, I still enjoyed it. I have watched it with friends and most were blown away by this film. Some didn't believe it was real (because it was too real - didn't believe anyone in their right mind would do this) but still appreciated the realism and crazyness of it all.It puts you on the midpoint of wondering...was that part real?

hiflyer - I thought before starting with these movie that it might be a good one, but when i started with it i found it really awful. They said movie is being made in Afghanistan but i think 95% of the movie is shot in India. you can see Indian made cars. you can see lars drinking bisleri(an Indian water brand), Hindi written on the road, you can also see temples in Afghanistan *hahah* its really funny and many more stuff which proves its not shot in Afghanistan. I think one should not waste his/her time watching this movie.. pure time waste.. i would recommend to do something else instead of watching this movie or may be might heart is better idea but don't watch this waste of time

hvs303 It is a cheap documentary that has practically been staged.I do not if people would make such a cheap commentary of landing on the moon or the D-Day landing.The film was shot near Jaipur, India. If you look closely, you will see a sign " Swami Kumaranand Hall, Hathroi, Jaipur". You can also see the billboards of "Relaxo" slippers and "Rupa" Vest. I did not know they wrote "Vidya Mandir" and "Vidyalaya" in Devanagari script in Afghanistan. Heck, I could even see Jeeps and Maruti Gypsy.If you cannot tell a lie without being caught, then please do not tell it. I do not know what else in the film is lie. Shame on First Look Entertainment and Complex films.