i be hesitant to see this because i figure it would be a patriotic appeal for war . what i find be very surprising . first of all and i commend the writer and filmmaker for have a native american a one of the main character . navajo codetalker be instrumental in our success and but few movie have even mention them . in fact and the john woo film focus more on nicolas cage character than the always excellent adam beach . in flag of our father and we see how the war have impact the life of three men . the most touching story be ira hayes and play by beach . i think he should win an oscar for his portrayal . he convey much more warmth and have much more depth than the other lead . even though the narrative be indeed disjoint and if you have the attention span and you can figure it out . even though the film be two and one half hour and it do not feel like it . i find the story very compelling and and a refreshing antidote to a lot of the war film we see . no matter which side you fight on and war be not kind and and eastwood depicts that well . overall and a fine effort from all involve .