http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx Much of the political discourse about Iraq today centers on whether we should have been there in the first place and how do we get out of this mess now.  Very little is being said about the affect of the war on our soldiers and how we treat them when they return from war.  These last two questions are at the heart of HOME OF THE BRAVE, a film that should be applauded for its ambition, though not its execution. Ironically, the film (earlier this year) and the DVD (now) are timely, if not timeless.  The Veterans Administration just released a report that said Iraq vets are becoming homeless far faster than soldiers from previous wars, including Vietnam.  And that may be only one of the problems they face. HOME OF THE BRAVE seems an attempt to update the William Wyler classic, BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES; in that film returning World War II veterans discover that their lives and relationships with friends and loved ones have been dramatically altered.  Even if you’re not familiar with it, you’ve probably seen clips of Harold Russell, one of its stars.  The TV networks seem to roll them out every year around award ceremony time.  He is a double amputee and the only performer to win two Oscars for a single role, the first as Best Supporting Actor and another for being an inspiration to returning vets. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2341 could be interesting enough to try and watch. hope i am not disappointed needs50 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2341 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:23:46 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2387 that was some ****ed up **** that people have to go threw after war, the movie was awsome ,and just goes to show how much we should. be proud of the people who protect our country. ralphespinoza http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2387 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:14:01 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2442 sounds depressing brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2442 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:10:25 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2447 got some good actors in it so im sure i will watch it:) tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2447 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:07:39 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2515 a very good one WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/21/HOME-OF-THE-BRAVE-Might-Be-Worth-A-Second-Look.aspx#2515 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:26:57 GMT