"You've been Stop-Lossed," a military clerk tells Sgt. Brandon King.
Brandon (Ryan Phillippe) returns to his Texas hometown with his war buddies, who include Steve, Tommy and Rico. They've just returned from Iraq when the Army slams Brandon with the Stop-Loss policy. (2) comments
"Stop-Loss" is about Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) and how he copes with the Army forcing him back to Iraq. His bond with his friends (Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is tested in this portrayal of patriotism, honor and courage.
With two other college journalists, I interviewed the film's director, producer and co-writer, Kimberly Peirce ("Boys Don't Cry"), at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco last March 5. (0) comments
