Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

Masterful Cinema

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

After I read the book I was so eager to watch the movie... I must say that I was rather disappointed with the movie. Not because it was low budget, but it seemed to leave out too much of the emotion that I felt in the book. While reading I could really feel the pain and suffering they were going through. I wanted to connect with the characters more in the movie, i suppose it is also down to budget, time etc, but i would have liked to get deeper into the minds of the soldiers, and see how they were effected mentally, challenged physically and how they needed each other to survive. The book shows this well, the movie not so much. Andy McNab is a badass, looking forward to reading his other books.

Firstly to anyone who thinks they know so much about this story, and think lightly of these men.I would just like to say that this film and story is under rated, and surrounded by people judging these soldiers even though they themselves have never lifted an air gun or a paint-ball gun, let alone fought or served for their country.The SAS, and the armed forces is full of people willing to put their life on the line. To leave their warm beds and spend hours, days, or weeks in uncomfortable terrain, so stop your whinging!Because without them you would be using that fat arse of yours to run away like the phucking cowards you probably are.Either way i liked this film.I mean for all the military jargon and slang you may have to watch it a few more times, and get someone in the know to translate, but it is a good film.Not that much money was spent on it, and the special effects are limited, but it is a good portrayal of their life in Hereford, England, where the SAS is based, to Iraq. There is also some funny moments to lighten the mood.If you really want to get to grips with the story, read the book "Bravo Two Zero".It has much more detail, especially about the gruesome torture they were put through.Other books include:"The One That Got Away", by Chris Ryan. "Soldier Five", By Mike Coburn and "The Real Bravo Two Zero", by Michael asher.Each give their own opinion, so its hard to tell who is telling the truth.Either way the film is good, and some people might have to watch it more than once, but it is enjoyable.You laugh and maybe cry and anything else as you follow them.Sean Bean plays the part well, as do the supporting cast of unknown and small time actors. One of those actors has since done well.That actor is Rick Warden, who plays Tony. He has since been in "Band of Brothers", and the TV series "Rome", showing on BBC one.Either way watch this film...it is good and a good watch.Recommended!

Just saw Bravo Two Zero today for the first time. I had been meaning to check it out for a while now, ever since I had read the book by Andy McNabb. Anyways, it's a good movie but if you liked it I would definitly recommend reading the book if you havn't read it already. It goes into a lot more detail and amazingly, there is a lot more to the story than what the movie shows us.

"Bravo Two Zero", based on the real life experiences of decorated British SAS soldier Andy McNab (Bean), the film tells of a mission gone wrong when eight men, inserted into Iraq during the Gulf War to neutralize SCUD missles, encounter resistance, become embroiled in firefights, and end up dead or victims of torture in Iraqi prison. A gritty film with a no nonsense approach to its story, "B20" is not likely to have broad appeal but is a must see for soldiers and others into real deal combat stories. (C+)