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Title: Weird, Provocative and Worth a Look
Review: Some reviewers complain that the ending is weird and it doesn't tie up loose ends. Others complain that the pacing is slow and it doesn't go anywhere. They have a point. But, then, the same point can be made about "2001: A Space Odyssey," unquestionably a great movie in any genre. It too is slow-paced with little action but the tension builds throughout, right up to the weird psychedelic ending. Light sabers and mindless action aren't required. "The Objective" isn't on a par with "2001," not by a long shot, but it is a good, thought-provoking science fiction flick. It's slow-paced and the tension builds gradually until it explodes in truly mind-blowing weirdness at the end. I like it. I like the scenes in the desolate mountains of Afghanistan (actually Morocco), and it had the feel of a real mission by special forces in that war-torn country. Except for the actor playing the CIA agent who seemed ill-suited to the role, the other actors were spot on.
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