In the Valley of Elah
Director: Paul Haggis
Actors: Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Jonathan Tucker
PlotA retired military investigator receives an unsettling call informing him that his son, a soldier recently returned from duty in Iraq, has gone missing. Distraught and determined, the father embarks on a quest to find out what happened to his son. His investigation leads him to the son's military base where he learns that his son was last seen on a seemingly routine night out with his squadron mates. The father's relentless pursuit for the truth draws him into the complex and often hidden realities faced by soldiers returning from war.
As he delves deeper, the father forms an unlikely alliance with a local police detective. Despite facing bureaucratic obstacles and resistance from the military, they unravel a tangled web of events that reveals a much darker and distressing truth about the son's fate. Their journey exposes the harsh and painful realities of soldiers' lives post-war, challenging both the father's perceptions and the wider public's understanding of the sacrifices made by those who serve.
Writers: Paul Haggis, Mark Boal
Release Date: 28 Sep 2007
Runtime: 121 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A polarizing film with a strong performance by Tommy Lee Jones, marred by a divisive ending and average Blu-ray quality.
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