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Stop-Loss
2008 113 min United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Drama, War
Director: Kimberly Peirce
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Description
A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$10.92M
Worldwide:
$11.21M
Starring
Ryan Phillippe
Actor
Abbie Cornish
Actor
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Stop-Loss is widely regarded as a raw, emotionally resonant anti-war drama that effectively captures the psychological trauma of returning soldiers and the moral failures of the military's stop-loss policy. While some critics point to narrative clichés and inconsistent character arcs, the ensemble cast receives high praise for grounding the film's intense exploration of duty versus individual identity.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, delivers compelling and authentic performances that anchor the film's emotional stakes. | |
| Direction | Kimberly Peirce demonstrates strong directorial command in navigating complex themes of patriotism and the psychological disintegration of veterans. | |
| Emotion | The narrative effectively portrays the harrowing, lasting impact of war on a soldier's soul and the loss of identity upon returning home. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are divided over the screenplay; some appreciate its bold critique of government policy, while others find the character arcs and plot structure rely too heavily on predictable tropes. |