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Violence and Realism in Warfare Representation
One of the primary critiques of the film centers around its portrayal of violence. Reviewers note that while the movie does depict certain realistic scenarios, such as the way sound travels slower than light during explosions, it often sanitizes the aftermath of violent encounters. For instance, bomb blast scenes appear relatively tame compared to the stomach-churning realities of real-life explosions. Furthermore, the bodies displayed in the aftermath of attacks are shown intact, which is inconsistent with the often gruesome results of actual bombings.