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Man Down -Review

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Have you heard that expression about the best way to approach life being this: take your work seriously, but never yourself? I think that sums up Shia Labeouf. He does weird things, says weird things, I’ve heard rumours that he’s a cannibal (ha ha). He’s a funny guy who seems to think the whole fame thing is a bit silly and should be poked fun at, and then he turns in a natural, confident and heart felt performance.

And that’s what’s really important in this film.

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He plays US Marine Drummer, a man who has grown up with his best friend Devin (Jai Courteney), who also followed him into the army. And who has a beloved wife (Kate Mara) and son. That core set of relationships is the beating, bleeding heart of this film.

The story is split into three strands, the past, where we learn how close his family…

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3 thoughts on “Man Down -Review”

  1. I always like military drama movies. I have seen quite a few of them, but this one I have missed. After reading your great review, I think I will check it out at some point. There are some good actors in it, and the plot seems pretty good as well 😊

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