
Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq, which upends his world. The conflict tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq, which upends his world. The conflict tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.
Leave your thoughts about Stop-Loss.
| Rolling StonePeter TraversEven when the script slips into sentiment, Peirce sticks with her troubled, questing soldiers, and through this raw and riveting movie, they stick with us. |
| TV GuideKen FoxIt's a richly textured, psychologically acute film that takes an unblinking look at the tattered life of the returning soldier, and it's boosted by two powerful performances from Phillippe and the increasingly impressive Tatum, a former underwear model who has somehow turned into a fine actor. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyStop-Loss carries the emotional force and propulsive drama of the quintessential soldier's story. |
| Nolan's Pop Culture ReviewMichael A. SmithA powerful film that doesn't pull punches, "Stop-Loss" is the first important film of 2008. |
| NewsBlazeKam WilliamsWhether designed with a pacifist agenda or simply intended to make the case for a return of the draft, this compelling saga compassionately establishes that Iraq War veterans shouldn't have to be wounded physically to be considered damaged goods. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertThe story steers away from clichés and political polemics, maintaining a tone of unflinching emotional realism. |
| FromTheBalconyBill ClarkRather than dwell with a bunch of debating politicians, Peirce explores the serious psychological issues that many soldiers have upon return from any war. |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealIf the war effort is bent on alienating the core of troop morale while frightening potential recruits from joining up, mission accomplished. |
| MSNBCAlonso DuraldeBut whatever you think about the Iraq war and the people who are fighting in it, you'll be shaken up and moved by Stop-Loss. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerKimberly Peirce's long-awaited follow-up to Boys Don't Cry is a thought-provoking, emotionally engaging drama that packs a surprisingly powerful punch. |