"Mosul" ... a painful experience in the grim reality of the city of Mosul

Great War movie, such expressive actors. The ending is superb. Grande filme de guerra, atores expressivos. O final é ótimo! Recomendo

There’s so much I loved about this movie. I’ve seen people point out small moments of symbolism I didn’t even notice at first, and it makes the story hit even harder. The perspective of the Nineveh SWAT Team in the fight against ISIS is portrayed with raw honesty. Every man in that unit is personally affected by ISIS, and you feel their pain, motivation, brotherhood, grief, compassion, and brutal choices in every scene. The action is tense without being over-the-top, and the emotional weight hits harder than most big-budget war films. From the moment Kawa joined the team, watching his transformation within just a few days was powerful. You could see the innocence leaving his face, and his sense of justice growing stronger in every scene. Seeing Major Jasem grieve not only for his family taken by ISIS, but for his city was heartbreaking. The acting was phenomenal and made me emotional. Truly a brilliant film.

Great movie about very tough men.

Mosul depicts an unforgiving world, with a sense of dreadful realism that amplifies the entire scenario. It was unpleasant to watch, but I could never take my eyes off the unfolding narrative. The actors play their roles to perfection, embodying ordinary people being caught up in horrific circumstances, becoming normalized to these day-to-day struggles but inevitably continuing to push forward. It ended in a non-conclusive way, but I think that it reflects well on this entire story. This SWAT team continues to push forward, even if faced with dire circumstances.