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Sep 13, 2007 · Those who call “In the Valley of Elah” anti-Iraq war will not have been paying attention. It doesn’t give a damn where the war is being fought. Hank Deerfield isn’t politically opposed to the war.
Based on: IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH Written and directed by Haggis Paul, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron and Susan Sarandon; Warner Independent, 2007; 121 minutes
In the Valley of Elah is a 2007 American crime drama film written and directed by Paul Haggis. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, and Susan Sarandon. Its title refers to the Biblical valley where the battle between David and Goliath took place.
A riveting film that evokes compassion for for the soldiers who have served and are serving in Iraq at great danger to their bodies, minds, and souls. Film Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Hank Deerfield (Tommy Lee Jones) is a retired military police officer.
Sep 14, 2007 · A retired military police officer named Hank Deerfield (played by Tommy Lee Jones with his usual brisk, gruff economy) learns that his son Mike (Jonathan Tucker), an Army specialist recently...
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For sure, "In the Valley of Elah" gives us Haggis's heavy-handed approach to universal life lessons, but there's an air of timeliness and believability in placing the film within the context of the Iraq war that makes it much easier to surrender to the storyline. Do you hate Paul Haggis?
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Sep 14, 2007 · In the Valley of Elah tells the story of a war veteran, his wife and the search for their son, a soldier who recently returned from Iraq but has mysteriously gone missing, as well as the police detective who helps in the investigation.
