I really wasn't sure what to expect with Mel Gibson playing this type of role. I should have known better. Mel Gibson's portrayal of Hal Moore is absolutely the best. He shows that in order to be a true leader you must put your men first and always have their best interests at heart. Moore/Gibson shows that he truly cared for his men and contrary to a "by the book" leader, he took a very personal interest in getting them all home. They were his responsibility and he made sure that he was the first person in harms way and the last person to get to safety.Kind of funny...in a way this is a love story, not about the kind of love between a man and a woman but rather about the love comrades in arms have for each other, the kind of love only they can truly understand. Warriors don't fight for flags or countries, or ideals...they fight for their buddies. Worth every penny.