During the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, three American soldiers (Clooney, Wahlberg, and Cube) in Saudia Arabia are eager to get home. However, after finding a treasure map that might lead to the gold Saddam Hussein stole from Kuait, they decide to re-think their travel plans. Major Archie Gates (Clooney) leads the men on their treasure hunt with a ruthless reporter (
Nora Dunn) close behind them. Meanwhile, there is a battle Kurd rebels are desperately trying to survive. They soon find they are conflicted between their greed for the gold and the plight of the people of Iraq.
David Russell is a fine movie maker and this is one of the most intelligent ones he`s made. Should be viewed by the Pentagon, the CIA, the White House, and the Senate. Besides, it is funny and the suspense is unique.
It was a kick ass movie i loved the stright out details of the movie like how they servived the whole war when they were there.
It was a very rare and introspective portrayal of the Gulf War. Different from typical war genre movies. Totally worth watching if just for the entertainment even if you have extremist views on the Gulf War or any other war America has been involved in.