I went to see "Tears of The Sun" hoping for a "Blackhawk Down" type of a movie, or even a "Rambo", but this is quite different. Maybe it is the current Hollywood anti-war climate. In the center of the plot was a Ranger Lt.'s struggle with his own conscience (played by Bruce Willis). I find it sort of hard to believe that a squad commander that follows orders without question, as Bruce Willis portrays in the beginning, would have a mental examination in the middle of an important mission. I would think by the time somebody takes command of a Ranger team, he would have determined what he is, either he follows rules and orders strictly, or not.
Another problem this movie has is the director trying to milk every emotional moment too long. Monica Bellucci as Dr. Kendricks seems to be crying and screaming every few minutes, and Bruce Willis always has some deep thoughts in the middle of escaping the Nigerian soldiers.
Having that said, this movie has pretty good action sequence in the last third of it, although it does seem quite farfetched but it does keep you on the edge of your seat.
As another user comments, this movie tries too hard to be noble. The result is a movie that tries to tug every emotional string in the audience, but with little semblance to the reality.
Another problem this movie has is the director trying to milk every emotional moment too long. Monica Bellucci as Dr. Kendricks seems to be crying and screaming every few minutes, and Bruce Willis always has some deep thoughts in the middle of escaping the Nigerian soldiers.
Having that said, this movie has pretty good action sequence in the last third of it, although it does seem quite farfetched but it does keep you on the edge of your seat.
As another user comments, this movie tries too hard to be noble. The result is a movie that tries to tug every emotional string in the audience, but with little semblance to the reality.