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During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
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- Logan PriceRating: 66September 14, 2025
Casualties of War, directed by Brian De Palma, is a harrowing and often difficult watch, based on a true story of a squad of American soldiers who abduct and murder a young Vietnamese woman. Michael J. Fox, in a departure from his usual roles, plays Private Max Eriksson, the only soldier who refuses to participate and attempts to expose the crime. Sean Penn delivers a chilling performance as Sergeant Tony Meserve, the ruthless leader who instigates the atrocity. The film is a brutal exploration of morality in wartime, the abuse of power, and the courage it takes to stand up against evil, even when surrounded by it. It's a stark reminder that the enemy isn't always on the other side of the battlefield, and that the true cost of war extends far beyond the official casualties.
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