I made the mistake of reading its review score before watching it, so I was expecting something bad. But on the contrary, it was a very moving movie. I would advise not giving up after the first 15-20 minutes, as the story unfolds toward the end. So, yes the movie is inaccurate for all those military experts, but it doesn't stop me from enjoying the story behind it, which was very intense and involving.

Loved this movie. The basic story line – a soldier (in the middle eastern desert), a sniper , after failing to take down his target in a moment of what can be described as weakness/sentimentality, steps on a land mine while escaping the opposing forces. He is aware enough to not step off the mine as it will detonate. He is paralyzed with fear , he knows that he will be killed if he moves off his mark- one misstep and he will be blown to pieces. He needs to wait for an extraction team but the desert is looking to consume him. While he waits, visions of his past haunt him and his family relationships come back to him as he looks for some sort of resolution. In a dreamlike state he meets a desert native that has much to offer in the way of guidance – is this real or just his mind helping him cope with the situation? There's a basic, primal and instinctive desire to live, to survive and to find some way to make it through the trials and horrific situations that life can present you with. That's what this is about. The trials are not always in the present , not always something that has to be dealt with at the moment but they have an impact on how you deal with those situations as they happen in "the now". Some reviewers have issues with the technical aspects of being a sniper, the politics or the military jargon - yeesh, get over it – the movie is better than that and its message is so much more important. The acting was terrific, heartfelt and compelling. Armie Hammer was perfectly cast and pretty much the whole show. I loved the setup, the body of the story and the ending. It does not disappoint. I have only good things to say about it. An inspiring story and though it is fiction, the situations may ring true for many of us.

"You're a very lucky man. You step on a mine and it doesn't explode. You spend the night in the desert and the animals leave you alone. You're a very lucky man, Mike and Michael!"Guess it wasn't that simple to do this. Making a film that focuses solely on an American marine named Mike (Armie Hammer) who stepped on a landmine and who doesn't dare to take any further steps. For 90 minutes, there's nothing else to see than this soldier who has to wait 52 hours for a patrol to help him. Help that comes too late for his partner Tommy (Tom Cullen). He won't be able to break the record on the 100 meter sprint, as both his legs are spread over a few square meters after walking on a landmine himself. And, in my opinion, the thought of a leg-less existence was too much for him as well. And now Mike is standing, kneeling and balancing there in the middle of the desert on an unexploded landmine, exposed to the elements of nature and from time to time deep in thought. The ultimate survival test.So, don't expect real action-packed scenes in this movie. Only the delusions and flashbacks as Mike gets more and more tired, are presented in multitudes. And an odd, funny looking Berber shows up occasionally to bring water and have philosophical conversations with Mike. And afterwards he disappears again over the next dune. Whether this Berber is real or just a figment of his imagination, is hard to say. Certainly, he gives Mike something to hold onto so he won't go insane because of dehydration, the heat and lack of sleep.Hammer's performance is solid and convincing. A man who tries to survive in dire circumstances and at the same time tries to come to terms with his past. A childhood filled with domestic violence from an aggressive, alcoholic father. To be honest, it's not hard to be the star of a movie when you're actually delivering some kind of solo performance and there's no other role that has a decisive impact on the movie. In this case, Hammer has the stage completely for himself and he can demonstrate the talent he has as an actor. And that is the most commendable of this film. Despite the intriguing concept, the content is too limited.You can also interpret this movie in a metaphorical way. Everybody tend to end up in a so-called mine field once in his lifetime. A difficult period in which making a thoughtful decision is necessary. But because of the fear of taking risks, one freezes and is scared of taking that next, crucial step. Sometimes it may be advisable to take a next step, although there are consequences, instead of standing still. A tremendous dilemma Mike is facing and something the enigmatic Gerber tries to explain to him all the time. Due to the subject and the total lack of action, you may call this a boring movie. At one point, one hopes that this bloody landmine would explodes. Just to stir up the tension. And yet, this movie managed to hold my attention and curiosity. Never thought that a non-exploding landmine could be so intriguing. And again, praise for Armie Hammer and his commendable performance.More reviews here : http://bit.ly/2qtGQoc

Mine is a unique film about the psychological effects of war. I'm not talking about the mind's stress during combat, nor the after effects of PTSD. This is something different all together, and very well executed. It's not really a war movie... it's more of a psychological thriller.Directors Fabio Guaglione and Fabio Resinaro did a fabulous (you see what I did there lol?) job putting this film together with excellent cinematography, VFX and editing. Although I hate slow paced films, and this one was, it was riveting enough to hold my attention. Armie Hammer was outstanding in his role.Very enjoyable and one of the better war-type films I've seen. It's an 8/10 from me.