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Redacted (2007) 6.1
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6.1/10 from 7,271 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 106 user | 130 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com A montage of stories about U.S. soldiers fighting in the Iraq conflict, focusing on the modern forms of media covering the war. Director:Brian De PalmaWriter:Brian De Palma |
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Lawyer McCoy
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B.B. Rush
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Reno Flake
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Hadi
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Date Girl
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Hiyam Abdel Karim | ... |
Pregnant Woman
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A montage of stories about U.S. soldiers fighting in the Iraq conflict, focusing on the modern forms of media covering the war. Written by Anonymous
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Truth is the first casualty of war.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong disturbing violent content including a rape, pervasive language and some sexual references/images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
16 November 2007 (Spain) See more »Also Known As:
Censurado See more »Filming Locations:
Amman, JordanBox Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$25,628 (USA) (16 November 2007)Gross:
$65,087 (USA) (14 December 2007)Company Credits
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Written by Coco Crisp (as Covelli 'Coco' Crisp) & Scott Schorr
Published by Cat From Guatemala Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Lazy Bones Recordings
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Trivia
Magnolia Films requested that Brian De Palma blacked out the faces of dead Iraqis in the disturbing photo montage at the end of the film. It was feared that families of the dead could sue. See more »Goofs
When SPC Lawyer McCoy is seen being questioned by the U.S. Army CID in a video, the caption on the bottom of the video says that SPC Layer McCoy's rank is that of a Corporal (CPL), when in fact, his rank is that of a Specialist (SPC). See more »Soundtracks
"We Got That Thing"Written by Coco Crisp (as Covelli 'Coco' Crisp) & Scott Schorr
Published by Cat From Guatemala Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Lazy Bones Recordings
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Despite the many criticisms by others on this site, Redacted is a compelling film based on an actual incident that occurred in Baghdad in 2006. Yes, the acting leaves something to be desired, the 'mixed-media' approach is distracting, and there are some manipulative moments (the beheading, the final still); But this is still an eye-opening film on the state of events in Iraq and the trials that *both* Iraqis and Americans have to deal with daily. The scenes at the checkpoint are particularly well done. Some of the dialog between the soldiers in the unit is compelling in its own way; Similarly so the scenes with the Iraqi reporters and 'embeds.'
I've seen all the recent films about Iraq ('Valley of Elah', 'Lions for Lambs', 'Rendition' ) and think that 'Redacted' provides insights none of the others do. In particular, it does an excellent job illustrating the clash between the respective cultures of Iraq and America. (50% of Iraqis can't read the signs at US checkpoints!)
Is this film a bit of an unholy mess? Yes, but see it anyway and make your own mind up. I think this one deserves at least a 6 out of 10.