Just watched this movie and first came here to simply give a rating to it. Then I saw the reviews and just had to disagree with most of them except the one from "dylan-chauvin- smith". Of course the main plot has been seen before, the whole teenagers taking a bad turn... but this one has to be one the most original take on it I have seen in a while.
First there is the political dimension and statement about Guantanamo itself and how war can really mess people up in their brains. It speaks of the potential for horror of letting people with too much power and very little legal oversight. Being a lawyer can help when you have a problem with authorities, but once these are removed from legal oversight, and far away, anything really can happen. Just check wikipedia for Guantanamo, you'll get the idea.
The detective coming in out of nowhere eases the tension created and just continuing with further torture would have made the movie just another one of the genre. A dark, voyeuristic thrill ride of sorts. Having him fail at rescue makes the movie much more chilling, at a psychological level.
Leaving the movie without any definitive ending, if somewhat frustrating for the viewer with little imagination, is very successful at letting you feel the agony of indefinite imprisonment. Just think about it, really.
First there is the political dimension and statement about Guantanamo itself and how war can really mess people up in their brains. It speaks of the potential for horror of letting people with too much power and very little legal oversight. Being a lawyer can help when you have a problem with authorities, but once these are removed from legal oversight, and far away, anything really can happen. Just check wikipedia for Guantanamo, you'll get the idea.
The detective coming in out of nowhere eases the tension created and just continuing with further torture would have made the movie just another one of the genre. A dark, voyeuristic thrill ride of sorts. Having him fail at rescue makes the movie much more chilling, at a psychological level.
Leaving the movie without any definitive ending, if somewhat frustrating for the viewer with little imagination, is very successful at letting you feel the agony of indefinite imprisonment. Just think about it, really.