Lone Survivor:

This is a film based on a true story, about four Navy SEALs during a reconnaissance mission who end up being ambushed by members of the Taliban. It dramatizes the real-life mission Operation Red Wings and its unsuccess where we see self-sacrifice and heroism at its finest.

Notes:

• During the opening sequence footage from the documentary: Navy SEALs – BUDS Class 234. Despite Lone Survivor being a feature film showing part of a real military documentary shows more authenticity towards the storyline.
•  Trauma shown from the beginning where we see the character Marcus Luttrell wounded and being resuscitated by medics. Therefore, from the beginning we have an idea of how it may end for that character.
• While the 4 main character are talking at a table (Approx. 16:20) the camera angel circles round the table while they talk. This camera angle technique may have been used to signify the bond and important between the characters.
• Approx. 20:03 we see aerial shots of chinook helicopters flying over the mountains of Afghanistan
• Approx. 35:30 The 4 soldiers come across 3 locals in the mountains. The music starts to build the suspense, until a decision is made on what to do with the locals, it stops abruptly.
• Approx. 01:08:15 We see the first solider Danny get mortally injured.
• Approx. 01:17:30 We see the second solider and leader Mike get killed whilst sacrificing himself to gain signal and call for extra support.
• Approx. 01:25:40 We see the tired solider Axe get killed after being separated from Marcus.
• All throughout the gun fight the sound effects are extremely real and accurate, even down to the silenced gunshots. Explosions from grenades are also important along with the ‘ear ringing’ sound effect that comes after.