Retrograde

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Aaron S @RT65311784 05/25/2024 Created by a group of evil sociopaths who were happy to ignore warnings that not blurring the mine clearer would get him killed Surprise, he's dead. You should all burn for this. You should never be allowed near a camera again. See more P D @RT88286227 05/25/2024 Disgusting. They are to blame for the death of mine-clearer. Shame on you. See more Brad O @bradradio 05/18/2023 If you want to understand the human side of the last days of the US in Afghanistan, this is a must watch. See more Valerii Ege D @RT37895442 04/11/2023 A sad documentary about the consequences of a decision that completely changed the history of the Middle East. On the one hand, America, which does not want to fight anymore; on the other hand, a country that needs America's support deeply. As a result, today, girls cannot go to school. Maybe everything is good for America, but for many people in one region, everything has been much worse. See more Paul A @RT70406880 02/11/2023 As "Retrograde" (2022 release; 96 min) opens, we are at "Kabul Airport, August 2021", and the Afghan authorities have trouble keeping a large crowd under control. We then go to "8 Months Earlier" to Camp Shorab, in rural Afghanistan. The US Commander of Special Forces emphasizes that "We're in this together". We then are introduced to an Afghan Commander named Sadat, who is one of the top guys in the Afghan military... At this point we are 10 min into the movie. Couple of comments: this is the latest film from well-respected documentarian Matthew Heineman ("Cartel Land", "The First Wave"). Here is looks back at the 8 months leading to the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, creating a human tragedy along the way. I was expecting that this would focus on the messy and catastrophic last few weeks (not unlike, say, that other recent documentary "Escape From Kabul"). While "Retrograde" touches on it both at the very beginning and in the last 15 min., the movie 's primary focus is in fact on how the Afghan military is anxiously preparing for the withdrawal of US troops. We all know how that went down. But the seemingly unfettered access granted to the film makers allow for a fascinating and nuanced view, as we follow Sadat and watch the increasingly desperate atmosphere. In that sense, "Retrograde" is the perfect companion documentary to "Escape From Kabul", with very little overlap and great insight on what really happened in those final months. I think you may be surprised at what you will find... "Retrograde" premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in early September to immediate critical acclaim. There is good reason why it currently is rated 93% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is now streaming on Hulu, where I caught it. If you have any interest in geo-political events or particularly in Afghanistan, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion. See more dave d @RT34924333 01/30/2023 Just a brutal watch. War is hell and there are several things people who START wars never consider. Matthew Heineman's brilliant feature documentary highlights the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the aftermath. With unprecedented access Heineman's approach is coarse to the soul and ultimately heartbreaking. Necessary to watch as if we don't learn from these actions our planet will end up in the dustbin of history. Final Score: 9/10 See more Read all reviews

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