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7.9/10   363 votes
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Writers:
Nick Bicanic (writer) &
Jason Bourque (writer)
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Tagline:
The Rules of War have changed.
Plot:
Thousands of private soldiers operate in Iraq alone... and many more around the world. These individuals... more | add synopsis
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4 wins more
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provocative look at modern mercenaries and where they fit in the modern military landscape more (13 total)

Cast

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Gerard Butler ... Narrator (voice)
Neall Elliss ... Himself - Interviewee
Peter Singer ... Himself - Interviewee
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Runtime:
86 min
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Quotes:
Interviewer: Did you ever consider flying helicopter as a civilian? As an alternative career?
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No.
Interviewer: No?
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No. There's not enough excitement.
[laughs]
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: You know it's all a game. War is a game... It's the ultimate game. There's nothing to touch it.
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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
provocative look at modern mercenaries and where they fit in the modern military landscape, 3 October 2006
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Author: jessica-444 from Canada

An impressive documentary for several reasons: for offering an invaluable glimpse into a hidden component of modern warfare that may have grave consequences for the future; for infusing a sense of style (and even humor where appropriate) into the story, breathing new and much needed vitality into the realm of political documentary; and for posing the right questions to the right people and not ramming the answers down viewers' throats.

It's seems that these filmmakers have no agenda other than making a good film and shedding light on a dark subject--refreshing to say the least. Well worth seeking this one out.

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