Blackhawk Down (film analysis-outside of class)

Blackhawk down is a War movie that leaves the viewer with a greater realistic view of modern urban warfare.
Ridley Scott the director leads us down the road to what actually occured (hollywood version of course) that left 18 US soldiers dead 70 wounded and hundreds of Somalians dead. Ridley Scott answers the questions of "what went wrong" with the relief mission that was supposed to help the impoverished Somailians and outgunned soldiers helping them.
The movie has a good soundtrack and some key hits that play at strategic times.
"We're caught in a trap, I can't walk out......." bellows out as the Helicopter lifts off the ground and you're looking at the faces of clean shaved military cut young men between 19-35. Very innnocent looking this scene sets the stage and creates a dramatic marker to measure against when the shooting starts. Very powerful imagery.
Before "Irene" is about to be executed there's a scene where the leader of Chaulk4 is writing a letter in the hangar. It's very obvious he's nervous and serious. In the background one of the rangers dribbles around shooting baskets. This scene clearly shows me the director is telling the viewer, "Here are the kids that are going out to play today". "But, the game is much more dangerous than shooting hoops, some are not going to return, some will be killed as kids.
Another scene I want to comment on is the scene of preparation prior to the execution of "Irene". The Rangers are getting prepared, and one of them spot a Delta Force soldier getting ready, he's taping his bloodtype on a piece of tape around his boot. The man looks to be in his 30s and the younger Ranger maybe a mid 20. He comments to another Ranger what he's doing and the other Ranger replies it's bad luck. This contrast of age and movements is the directors choice of marking the differences in the 2 types of American soldiers that will be fighting. Though both are elite units, the Delta Force soldiers come across as being more experienced and wiser. This is important as the battle takes place after the move to take the warlord leaders hostage.
The special effects are good. Though gory in some aspects the viewer is plunged into the battle and given a front row seat to the men fighting and dying.
I think the movie is excellent though not one that I would call a typical John Wayner.
The realism is astounding and historically somewhat accurate though of course chewed up and spit out by "hollywood".