Directors Hetherington and Junger spend a year with the 2nd Battalion of the United States Army located in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous valleys. The documentary provides insight and empathy on how to win the battle through hard work, deadly gunfights and mutual friendships while the unit must push back the Taliban.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 19 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
A look at both the tragic folly of war and the camaraderie of men under pressure, the documentary Restrepo holds both hope and horror.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
6 Aug 2010
fresh:
The directors were satisfied with telling us about a group of courageous, honorable young soldiers -- a salute these men richly deserve.
– Joe Holleman,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
12 Aug 2010
rotten:
At this point in all our Middle Eastern conflicts, we need more from a documentary than just a grunts-eye-view of the frustrating nature of the war.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Aug 2010
fresh:
The camera lingers on the soldiers' smiles and tears and shows the human face of military tactics which reduce people to chess pieces.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
6 Oct 2010
fresh:
Restrepo avoids political discussion. It just revels in the heroism of these impossibly young, brave soldiers who follow orders that at times seem pointless because following them is what their country has asked them to do.