Netflix's 'Mosul,' a 2019 Arabic-language war film, is being hailed as a 'masterpiece' and the best war movie since 'Black Hawk Down' and 'The Hurt Locker.' Viewers and critics alike are praising its realism and intense storytelling.
Based on True Events
Written and directed by Matthew Michael Carnahan, the film is based on true events from the Battle of Mosul in 2016, when Iraqi government forces and coalition allies defeated ISIS and retook the city. The film stars Suhail Dabbach, who has been highly lauded for his performance, alongside Is'haq Elias, Hayat Kamille, Thaer Al-Shayei, Adam Bessa, Ahmad Elghanem, and Waleed Elgadi.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have been filled with praise. One wrote: 'Mosul is a well-made action film with an important message and a lot of heart, a combination seen all too rarely these days.' Another lauded the director and cast: 'Matthew Michael Carnahan makes a stellar directorial debut with Mosul, a hard-hitting, must-see movie which sees star Suhail Dabbach deliver an Oscar-worthy performance.'
Audience Reactions
Audiences cannot get over the excellence of the film. One viewer said: 'The BEST war movie since Black Hawk Down! Amazing! Authentic and a true story!' Another echoed: 'The best movie about urban warfare, post Black Hawk Down. Set in the city of Mosul, this is a superb thriller that pits a squad of Syrian SWAT soldiers against Daesh or ISIS, in the last days of Islamic State.'
One fan compared it to another war masterpiece: 'Wow. Wow. Wow. I cannot say enough good things about this movie. What a powerful movie. The fight scenes are better than in Saving Private Ryan.' Another couldn't get over how authentic the film was: 'A movie so engaging that it's hard to believe there's a film crew there with lights & cameras. Astoundingly real.'
Mosul is available to stream on Netflix.
