The acting is pretty solid in this one and it is decently directed, but it never manages to really grab me and engage me in its characters or situations. The "War Is A Drug" stance could have been handled in a more interesting way than what is depicted in this film. There are way better films out there about the impact of war on soldiers lives IMHO. Please note that I am not claiming to be an expert on war and its ramifications, I am simply comparing it to other films with similar subject matters.