The movie was co-directed byAlex Garlandand the Iraq War veteranRay Mendoza, andwas always a difficult sell.
Films set against the backdrop of the Iraq War have historically struggled at the box office.
Warfare follows a squadron of soldiers who arepinned inside a houseduring an operation in 2006.
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The film features an ensemble made up almost entirely of male actors whove been earmarked for stardom.
This surely contributed to its appeal among theater-goers.
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Co-directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, “Warfare” immerses viewers in a real-time mission with a Navy SEAL platoon navigating insurgent territory in 2006 Iraq.
