Customer Reviews

Navy Seals

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I love the movie, but readily admit there are parts that could most definitely use some serious improvement. It does, however, have lots of action, emotional moments, and even comedic relief throughout; making it fun to watch no matter what mood you're in.

I believe the SEALs deserve the utmost respect and was a bit upset that some parts of the movie, a movie bearing their name, didn't seem to do them justice. Though I don't know how your average Navy SEAL feels about the movie itself; they seem to be very pleased with Michael Biehn's (yay!) portrayal as a Navy SEAL. I read an article (I'm not sure if I'm allowed to cite in a review, an internet search should lead you to it though - fan club) that said the SEALs were excited about the prospect of Mr. Biehn being the narrator for the U.S. Navy UDT/SEAL Museum in Florida's new film. The film (I believe, as I haven't had a chance to visit the museum yet) is running continuously, showing the history and evolution of the United States Navy SEALs. Biehn, honored, narrated it for free. The SEALs seem to feel that Michael Biehn's depictions as a SEAL in "Navy SEALs" and "The Rock" were very accurate and well done. This is further evidenced by the fact that after his part in the museum film was completed, he received a special honor from Rear Admiral E.T. Olsen; he was awarded with a plaque and named Honorary Frogman for Life. This is a real honor since the SEALs say that the Admiral has only done this a few times and rarely gives such glowing compliments to anyone.

So, though the movie has it's faults, and what movie doesn't, it's still a good movie. Give it a try and enjoy if for what it is, a movie. If you're a Michael Biehn fan, it's a must see. Also, though Charlie Sheen's portrayal of a SEAL may not, putting it mildly, be the greatest, don't be too harsh a judge; remember, he's just doing the best he can, which is pretty darn good, with the shoddy part he's given.

Well some people posted that this is a ridiculous movie because it doesn't show the real side of US Armed Forces, i fully disagree with them, this is an action movie, it is intended to entertain the viwers, in my opinion does that and more! When i saw this movie for the first time i didn't even know anything about the Navy Seals. After watching this movie i considered the Navy Seals the nº1 Special Force arround the world.
For about 120min you will see some awsome action, and you will see a bit of each aspects of a Navy Seal (Sea / Air / Land).

Conclusion:
If you want an exact documentary about the Navy Seals, try and grab a National Geographic DVD, maby you will find something there of value...Otherwise if you want a very very good entertaining action movie this is it !

DVD downsides:
It could have a little bit more of extras... No extras at all!
If it wasn't for that i would give it a full 5 star score!

I really liked it. I liked the first action scene to the team best. I think the story was good. I believe i saw parts or the whole film
many years ago on tv. I didn`t expect it to be so good, so i was suprised. I like this kind of film.

Picture Quality: 4/5

I think it looked good. I see it has
has only a MPEG-2 encode on a 25 GB disc, but i still think it`s good.

Yes, it would have looked better using a encode like MPEG-4 and 50 GB disc, but i don`t expect them to use
that and re-release it again. I think the colours and details looks pretty sharp and detailed. It was good
enough for me.

Audio Quality: 4/5

I think the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 had mixed results. I think the first action scene in the film, where they use
those MP5`s(i believe), sounded best. The gunfire effects had good bass. In the end shootout where they used
AK-47`s, i think the gunfire effects lacked bass. They should had more bass. The explosions coming out of my
subwoofer in this film, impressed me. The music and dialog was good coming from the Center speaker.

The Surround speakers was used for some music and of course used in the action scenes. I heard bullets and
emptied shells, and such in the surround speakers. That Sniper rifle that is used perhaps 2 times in this film,
was very impressive. I think it had pretty deep bass. I was very suprised by that. Great.

film: 4.5/5
Overall: 4/5

Any movie [almost] that gives an idea of what our guys go through should be appreciated.

As to characters, Michael Biehn and Charlie Sheen did very well - if you object to some of it, go back to the writer and director.

Sorry but I missed recognizing Bill Paxton but loved the action [am I mistaken or was the DVD missing some parts that were in the video?]

Charlie Sheen's character - well there is almost one in every movie to provide conflict. A character that must learn by his mistakes - a bit of a smart aleck.

If it does nothing more that encourage you to pray for our guys in combat, then the movie was a sucess. At the very least it is just entertainment if you don't take it too personally.

Hopefully another one just like it will be that much better as we get into better tech. Enjoy, it is not that bad.

Fast moving action movie. I think this is like many of us would like the world to be. Hot girls, an adventure around the world and a lot of killed terrorists with their stolen stingers. Even the dialog is packed with action rather than fill up between action sequences. I really liked this one.

Great movie, must own, more Delta Force than S.E.A.L.S. for missions. But it was great, brings back old memories from the old days.

Navy Seals, not Oscar worthy but a good flick.Lot's O action and Michael Biehn rocks.

Good set dressing, locations and effects, but if you think you've seen this movie before, you have. It was called Top Gun. Lots of explosions and characters running here and there, but little else. I gave it two stars instead of just one since the camera did stay in focus throughout.

Charlie Sheen was not as passionate in this as he was in Platoon, which by the way, was intense. Biehn was decent, but he could've had better writing. The producer was definitely thinking you throw a couple names together, along with some two-bit typical Hollywood writing, and you'll get a blockbuster. That's not the way it works, and it showed. It was, however, good for action and mild gore. As an Military Officer myself, I can say that the scenes of Navy tactics are midly accurate, albeit modified slightly for TV. The action, as said earlier, is pretty good, especially given the era in which it was produced. The plot was pretty ridiculous, not true to life in any aspect. The idea of a SEALs unit operating indepedent and autonomous of the Navy Chain of Command is downright unheard of and the plot offers no consolation to the hackneyed Hollywood writing. Navy SEALs has the repuation for being a "shoot 'em up" movie, with little to offer in any other department. This is pretty much true. There are good gunfights, lots of explosions, bad guys who hit everything but their targets and consequently die, BADLY, but nothing to stimulate the intellectual modern barbarian. Basically, if you like shoot 'em up movies and don't care about too much of a plot, this is for you. If you want to be stimulated, go buy some sappy chick flick.

Great Action,Charlie Sheen is a little over the top but Michael Biehn is the type of Seal Team Leader you want, dedicated to his men & the Teams, incidentally he was a Seal in both the Abyss & the Rock. Makes you wonder..huh. The scene that they did a HALO, one of the best sequences. For more authentic SEAL movies, catch the Finest Hour, not as exciting in terms of Adrenaline but great authentic training sequences on the Strand & the Gulf.