Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
6/10
Rating
113 min
Runtime
2016
Release Year
Ang Lee
Director
Cast
Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Makenzie Leigh
Quick Synopsis
Billy Lynn, a 19-year-old soldier, returns home with his squad for a victory tour following a difficult battle in Iraq. The film uses flashbacks to reveal the true events that took place during the fight, highlighting the contrast between the harsh realities experienced by the soldiers and the way the American public perceives the war.
Detailed Synopsis of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
