Full Movie Reviews
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Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
Franz Patrick - wrote on 12/25/2007
This film redefined my meaning of "torture." Upon watching shows like "Alias" and films like the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, somehow I've become accustomed to the fact that torture is okay as long as you get the information you need. I've underestimated the role of the media when it comes to my definition of what is okay and what it is not. I think one of the main reasons is that torture is now pervasive and "cool," especially in thriller or action films and television shows. Watching this film helped me reorganize my priorities. This film is about the evil of human beings, specifically those already in power (that need more power or those who want to maintain the power that they already have)--even more specifically, the United States' role and justification of torture as long as …
