The Outpost: A Review
The Outpost is a 2020 American war film directed by Rod Lurie, based on the 2012 non-fiction book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake Tapper, about the Battle of Kamdesh in the War in Afghanistan. The film tells the story of the 53 U.S. soldiers and two Latvian military advisors who battled some 300 enemy insurgents at the Battle of Kamdesh. The film was released on July 3, 2020.
The Battle of Kamdesh
On October 3, 2009, a small team of U.S. soldiers stationed at a remote army base in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan was attacked by over 300 Taliban fighters. The ensuing battle lasted for 12 hours and resulted in the deaths of eight American soldiers, one American civilian contractor, and 100 Taliban fighters. The battle was the deadliest single engagement for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the Vietnam War.
The Film
The Outpost is a well-made film that accurately portrays the Battle of Kamdesh. The film is suspenseful and exciting, and it does a good job of showing the bravery of the American soldiers who fought in the battle. The film also does a good job of showing the human cost of war.
The Cast
The Outpost features a strong cast, including Scott Eastwood, Orlando Bloom, Caleb Landry Jones, Milo Gibson, and Jacob Spears. The cast does a great job of bringing the characters to life.
The Verdict
The Outpost is a must-see film for anyone interested in the War in Afghanistan. It is a well-made film that tells the story of a brave group of American soldiers who fought against all odds.
Here are some additional thoughts on the film:The film is a bit long, but it is worth it to see the entire story.
The film is graphic, so it is not for the faint of heart.
The film is a reminder of the sacrifices that American soldiers make every day.
Overall, I recommend The Outpost to anyone who wants to see a well-made, suspenseful, and thought-provoking film about the War in Afghanistan.
