Saving Private Ryan is often recognised as one greatest war films out there. However, fans have discovered aother gem that might beat the 1998 classic. The film available to watch on Amazon Prime has been described as intense and realistic, and even has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film in question is Kajaki, directed by Paul Katis and released in 2014. The synoposis reads: “The true story of a small unit of British soldier positioned on a ridge overlooking the Kajaki dam in Helmand Province in 2006. A three-man patrol sets out to disable a Taliban roadblock. In a dried out river bed at the foot od the ridge, one of the patrol detonantes a land mine, blowing off his leg and setting into motion a desperate rescue mission.”
Kajaki stars David Elliot, Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle and Bryan Parry, and gained universal recognition from both critics and film enthusiasts.
The Toronto Sun called it “one of the most intense anti-war films extant”, while the Toronoto Star says the film is “an intimate, unforgettable examination of war.”
Viewers have also taken to social media to give praise to the film, reports The Mirror US.
One person said: “Kajaki is without doubt one of the best war films I’ve ever seen. Like the Safdie brothers film Uncut Gems, this movie does everything humanely possible to stress you out, but unlike Uncut Gems, this is a true story, so anything goes.
“Usually a plot will follow a somewhat predictable formula. Everyone is expendable, and no one is safe, which makes the movie quite possibly the most intense two hours I’ve ever watched.”
Another wrote: “I’ve never seen such a visceral, raw depiction of war as I have in this movie and would recommend it to anyone looking for a modern war film (set in Afghanistan) that pulls absolutely no punches.”
A third vouched that it is “one of if not the best war film ever made”, while a fourth echoed: “Kajaki, hidden gem of a war film. One of the most intense things I’ve ever watched!”
Another added: “Have just watched Kajaki and I have to say what a stunning film. Well done sir. An absolute masterpiece.”
One viewer even shared their personal connection to the film. They wrote: “Kajaki – easily the most realistic war film I’ve ever watched. I spent a lot of time in Afghanistan embedded with British soldiers and found it a very difficult watch. Should imagine many who served in Afghanistan feel the same.”