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Head in the Sand (2009)
A well written, directed and acted film, true to life.
I think the writer/director captured the disappointments of actual war versus an idealized version very well. As a Vietnam veteran, I've been there and know this feeling myself. The young actor who plays Henry as a child was well-chosen; he will shine in any subsequent films. The casting was about as good as you get -- each character was at home in his or her role, with none appearing uncomfortable with anything they were asked to do. This shows good direction. The use of black and white film for the earlier battle scenes was a good distinction between young Henry's daydreams of war and the color scenes of young Henry in real life. The movie as a whole was quite intense but also very entertaining. I was sorry to have it end so soon, even though the ending was just what it should have been. The tattoo was perfect. I think this writer/director has great potential beyond this small film