Joe Enders - Nicolas Cage - is a WW2 marine. On a Pacific Island, he witnessed his entire team die while holding a place as told. He gets a medal but, his eardrums were shattered and his equilibrium is off at times. Therefore, he is asked to protect a Navajo code talker, Ben - Adam Beach - as they go to another crucial spot to win back an island from the Japanese. There is another code talker and his protector, too. Enders orders are to kill Ben if he is in danger of capture, as the Navajo will be tortured to give up the code. As a battle begins, will Joe be able to protect Ben ? This film has taken some criticism for not focusing on the Talkers but rather on their protectors. True enough, this film honors Cage more than Beach. Nevertheless, it does introduce the importance of the Talkers in defeating the Japanese in WW2. Those who love history should run to the Internet and the library for more lessons on the Navajo heroes. The film is harrowing and heroic with a fine cast and sets. Therefore, all fans of war movies will find this one a good view.
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