I am American. My biggest complaint with this film is that the actors all speak with British accents. Now, that is authentic, of course. After all, the real men were British. However, a lot of the talking seems mumbled, and probably slangy and often with background noise (helicopter rotors, for instance, or vehicles) occurring simultaneously. Even with a loud sound setting and multiple views, I still could not figure out some of the dialogue.
Also, except for Sean Bean, I couldn't keep track of who was who, although I guess that really doesn't matter. But toward the end, several of the men are in highly disheveled states with dirt, blood and everything else all over their faces and again, except for Sean Bean, it is nearly impossible to differentiate them for one another.
On the good side, the combat seemed well done and authentic.
Despite not understanding what was being said, the film still managed to hold my attention - probably because I already had a basic understanding of the plot.
Also, except for Sean Bean, I couldn't keep track of who was who, although I guess that really doesn't matter. But toward the end, several of the men are in highly disheveled states with dirt, blood and everything else all over their faces and again, except for Sean Bean, it is nearly impossible to differentiate them for one another.
On the good side, the combat seemed well done and authentic.
Despite not understanding what was being said, the film still managed to hold my attention - probably because I already had a basic understanding of the plot.