Summary

  • The Outpost receives high praise for its realism, with a rating of 9/10 from an expert and positive reviews from veterans.
  • Director Rod Lurie's background in the military contributed to the film's unprecedented level of realism for a Hollywood war movie.
  • The Outpost was based on a book by Jake Tapper, who extensively researched the Battle of Kamdesh and interviewed veterans involved, some of whom appear in the movie.