![]() ![]() forces are in the show because it really happens in warfighting. Collateral damage, chaos and confusion among U.S. The Marines have 'get some' attitudes in this show because Marines really have that attitude. These films boldly show the invasion of Iraq for what it was, for better or worse. The book’s author, Rolling Stone contribut-ing editor Evan Wright, was an embed-ded journalist with 1st Recon Battalion when it made its rush north into Iraq at the head of the 1st Marine Expedition-ary Force (I MEF) during the 2003 inva-sion. I'm sure some people think that the 'get some' attitude of the Marines glorifies the war while others think that pulling no punches in the collateral damage department is anti-war, but that isn't the case. Generation Kill may be the best war book to have such an interesting title since The Naked and the Dead. The films are light on pro- or anti- war propaganda and heavy on truth. I guess what I really like about this show is the lack of cheesy moto propaganda. The attitudes, bearing, and language of the Marines portrayed are spot on, as well as the day to day problems and trials they encounter. Sometimes the special effects are a little over the top, but the dress, demeanor and dialog of the characters are very accurate. Generation Kill is not just a combat chronicle but an inside look. Its about taking part in a war many questioned.2. In adapting an award-winning book documenting the beginning of the Iraq War by Rolling Stone correspondent Evan Wright the journalist embedded with the Marines of the elite 1st Reconnaissance. they were joined by embedded Rolling Stone journalist Evan Wright. This is the story of young men that have been trained to become ruthless killers. They were among the first marines sent into the fight and one of the last units still engaged on the outskirts of Iraq, even after the city centre fell. Iraq war drama Generation Kill has all the screwby lingo of its makers last hit, The Wire. I think this is as close as Hollywood can get short of being there and filming it live. Evan Wright was the only reporter with First Recon, which operated well ahead of most other forces, usually behind enemy lines. This show comes closer to accurately portraying wartime Marines than any other show I've ever seen. As a former Marine who was deployed to the same place at the same time, I think this show did an excellent job of capturing the 'essence' of what the invasion of Iraq was like to the men who were there. Another nameless town, another target for First Recon. ![]()
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