Fans of war films have been left in awe of one flick that came out this year, which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. War movies are a popular genre that has stood the test of time, from WW2 classics to more modern interpretations of warfare. One of those films has been praised for its “masterpiece editing” and scenes that have left viewers on the edge of their seats.
Warfare was released in 2025 and stars Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn and Kit Connor, among a slew of other familiar faces. With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93%, it made an impression on both critics and audiences when it was released in April of this year. The film follows a platoon of Navy SEALs embarking on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq. With their brotherhood put to the test amid the chaos of war, we get told the story through their memories of intense events.
The story is presented in real-time, making for a tense minute-by-minute account of events that left fans both nervous and glued to their screens. And the reviews for Warfare are overwhelmingly positive.
One Rotten Tomatoes reviewer wrote: “Warfare is an experience: a blood-curdling, bone-shakingly intense one at that, throwing you right into the depths of hell with these men. Their guttural screams will linger long after the credits roll.”
Another shared: “Garland and Mendoza deliver an intense and immersive experience with stunning technical execution and gripping realism, all heightened by masterful editing and sound design.”
A third said: “A blistering, near-real-time reconstruction of a traumatic 2006 firefight, framed not through the lens of politics or traditional drama, but through the memories of Mendoza and those who served with him.”
Another wrote: “Though Warfare is only about 90 minutes, the agonised wailing, constant gunfire, and missing limbs make for an unpleasantly tense viewing experience.”
Warfare was directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland and is based on Mendoza’s experiences during the Iraq War as a U.S. Navy SEAL. The script was based on Mendoza’s own recollections and those of his fellow platoon members.
