Retrograde
R
7.4
2022
1 hr 34 min
History
, Documentary
, War
The story of the last months of the 20-year war in Afghanistan through the intimate relationship between American Green Berets and the Afghan officers they trained.
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Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.
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Don't listen to the negative reviews
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film
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