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It Chapter Two (2019)
Not enough Bill Skarsgård
The 2017 film was so memorable and frightening because of Bill Skarsgård's superbly disturbing performance. This sequel depended too much on CGI and lost what made the original so special.
Combat Obscura (2018)
A Snapshot of Reality
This film has received a lot of criticism for its lack of narrative story telling, and I can understand why that might frustrate some viewers. However, the title of the film promises exactly what it delivers: a view of combat from the periphery. Obscured from direct line of sight.
In my opinion, this is the most candid and realistic account of combat to be portrayed in documentary form. And it effectively conveys the absurdity and intensity of modern war.
This film is not supposed to answer questions. It is simply here to illuminate a side of war that is rarely seen.
I find this film incredibly refreshing in its honesty. The concept is fully realized and perfectly executed. I think it will serve as a staple for future generations that wish to understand America's war on terror and the men who fought it.