Lone Survivor - Trailer one MOVING

'Lone Survivor' is based on the real life story of a Navy SEAL mission called "Operation Red Wings" that took place in June of 2005. If you dont know the story of 'Operation Red Wings' or dont want to know prior to actually seeing the movie adaptation of it, dont read anything about this movie. In fact its best just to turn your brain off completely. Otherwise, Im sure you will easily be able to figure out what the movie/story is all about based on the title.



This is the story of four members of SEAL Team 10 that were sent into the mountains of Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance of the Taliban leader, Ahmad Shahd, and if possible capture or kill Shahd. However, just a few short hours after being dropped in the SEAL team was ambushed and a fire fight ensued. 'Lone Survivor' is writer/director 'Peter Berg's' adaptation of the mission, rescue attempt and survival of the men involved.

This movie stars Mark Wahlberg (Marcus Luttrell), Taylor Kitsch, and Eric Bana. I've watched the trailer below four times now. I found it incredibly moving.  'Lone Survivor' doesnt seem to be your run of the mill Hollywood-ized adaptation of a true story turned into an 80's action movie. There is so much more depth here. Im really drawn into this story, the characters and the intense drama that I saw in these 2 short mins. Im not naive to the fact that they probably have added to the story. Thats just what Hollywood does. But regardless, I havent been this intested in a military story turned movie since 'Act of Valor' (guess that wasnt that long ago).

Peter Berg maybe didnt set out to win an Oscar with this film, but "Lone Survivor' has Oscar bait written all over it. As well as another chance for Wahlberg to get the credit for the fine acting he has been doing lately.

Check out the trailer below. Tell me what you think. Am I making too much of this movie too soon?

Release Date: Jan 10, 2014