Film Class Junkies - "This certainly has its flaws – some suspect dialogue, indecipherable action and a disjointed narrative – but for the most part it is a gritty depiction of an engaging real life event. This may not be Michael Bay's best movie, yet it is an interesting step into a different direction: a choice I would like to see him make more often."
That's sure a more shockingly positive assessment than I would've imagined from a Michael Bay "true events" film. But I guess the U.S. military put the pressure on him to make even a half-decent picture.