During our lecture on violence, gaming, and popular culture I was constantly reminded of a film I recently watched, "Act of Valor". It is about the US navy seals and their missions, but the interesting part is the actors are real navy seals in the US army. This movie was so realistic and eye opening because it was filmed and edited - for some aspects of the movie at least - like you were playing a video game. It was very realistic and not dramatized very much, but still making it emotional and truthful.
Here is the trailer and I am sure just from watching this short clip you will be able to see a glimpse into these mens eyes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35b_UqGYZgw&feature=relmfu
It is a great movie for anyone who plays Modern War Far III or any other violent video games because sometimes we forgot that a solider on screen is a solider in real life who really has to go out and fight these wars. It is not a game, its life or death; there is no pause for energy boost here.
This may seem like a movie review, but the film is great for those who need to remember our fallen soldiers and the reality of using an AK-47 in combat.
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