The Movie Filter by Jeff Roedel – Stop-Loss wins battle, loses war

Now on DVD, Iraq War drama Stop-Loss is a mixed bag for sure, but Kimberly Peirce’s first film since winning an Oscar with Boys Don’t Cry in 1999, is most notable for its missed opportunities. The premise is simple: After the deaths of a few good men, a Marines sergeant is disillusioned with the Iraq War and just wants to return to normalcy at home in Texas when his contract is up. More…