Synopsis
Called up for service in Iraq, several members of the National Guard were given digital video cameras. This film, edited from their footage, provides a perspective on a complex and troubled conflict.
Scores
Overall Score
40.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
39.2%
Review Aggregate
86.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 63 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, emotional, gritty. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicalemotionalgrittyrealisticscarythought-provokingsatiricalvisually strikingfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Bazzi | 2006 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Michael Moriarty | 2006 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Stephen Pink | 2006 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes1,336
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $254,190 | $395,533 |
| International | 2006 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $254,190 | $395,533 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $127,095 | $197,766 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $189,000 | $294,094 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $58,000 | $90,251 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $5,965,000 | $9,281,848 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $14,071,000 | $21,895,202 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $114,386 | $177,990 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $20,524,480 | $31,937,150 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $280,000 (est) | $435,694 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $178,000 (est) | $276,977 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $821,000 | $1,277,518 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $1,489,000 | $2,316,961 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $56,000 | $87,139 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $2,824,000 | $4,394,290 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $17,700,480 | $27,542,861 |
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