
The Situation
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Message | Various factions in Iraq are corrupt, including U.S. intelligence, U.S. military, local administration, and local militias; characters deceive one another and angle for power; even those who mean well make serious mistakes due to ignorance. |
Violence | Combat violence, including shooting, explosions, bloody injuries, and a drowning that leads to grieving and cover-up; a major character is killed (body plainly visible); frequent discussion of battle tactics, including training of Iraqis, kidnapping, and "blowing s--t up" held by a militia group; Anna appears bruised and disheveled. |
Sex | Brief sex scene in hotel room shows some skin and tossing about in bed; discussion of arranged marriage for reluctant Iraqi daughter; poolside scene shows women in bikinis; attraction between American journalist and Iraqi photographer; a sad kiss. |
Language | Frequent uses of "f--k" (20+), to approximate war zone slang, as well as other profanity, like "s--t," "a--hole," and "damn." |
Consumerism | Discussion of McDonalds, Toyota, Pringles. |
Drugs | Characters smoke cigarettes repeatedly (especially soldiers); drinking at bars and restaurants. |