AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

mabarry-69560 Exhilarating, moving, and authentic, Danger Close takes you on an array of emotions, but at the end leaves you silent and humble. As a viewer, you are given an inside look into the uncensored and raw footage of the most courageous men and women, our soldiers. Recording on the front line, Alex Quade brought me right in the middle of action of our troops' everyday lives. Quade is the only journalist, male or female, to be embedded with special ops forces long term, which makes this documentary unique and a one of a kind experience. Her journey through Iraq is to honor fallen Staff Sergeant Rob Pirelli and the family he left behind. Quade moves from units in Iraq determined to deliver evidence of the mural in his honor. Along with the footage of her quest with different units, I was transported back to his family remembering their loving brother and son that left me connected and empathetic to this gold star family and others who have gone through the same loss. I was given a dual look into the life of military and their families. I was reminded that as they fight for our freedom, there are families wishing for their safe return. Quade does what few reporters have accomplished, affecting me emotionally with her determination to give a honest story and bring closure to the Pirelli family. It is a honor to be able to see into the lives of our modern society's heroes. Even though I will never experience first hand the life of a soldier, Danger Close delivers an insight and truth into their lives that few films have. I believe this is a documentary for anyone seeking a better understanding of our valiant soldiers and a remembrance to fallen soldiers.

janepeterse If you're looking for an authentic look into the lives of our troops, Danger Close is the documentary for you. After watching the trailer, I knew it was a documentary that I wanted to see, but also one that I had to see. Danger Close follows freelance reporter Alex Quade as she travels through Afghanistan & Iraqi war zones to tell the story of fallen Green Beret soldier Rob Pirelli. Because there are not many firsthand documentaries out about our troops, Danger Close is important for us as citizens to experience. And while it is important, it is also just a really good documentary. Two scenes that really affected me were the scene with Rob's sister and the scene with the helicopter. Rob's sister accounts her fathers' reunions with Rob at his grave. He would buy two coffees, sit with Rob and drink coffee with him. It was heartbreaking to see what Gold Star families go through after losing a loved one. Another scene that hit me was when Quade watched the helicopter she had almost flown in be shot down. It was shocking to watch and I really got to see how Quade started her journey to tell Rob's story. I recommend this documentary because it had me on the edge of my seat, it's honest, and reminds us of the bravery of our troops.

Monica Summer As a huge film buff, I was incredibly excited to watch Danger Close. I love documentaries of all types, and this one was no exception. The film follows war reporter Alex Quade as she fulfills her task of finding the Iraqi combat outpost that Sargent Rob Pirelli built, and sending footage of it back to his family. Although Pirelli is no longer with us, watching his fellow soldiers and loved ones relive their favorite parts of him made me feel as if I was Rob's friend too. The respect and pride that radiate from everyone when speaking of him show how important he was to both his squadron and the Armed Forces. Not only was the story beautiful and engaging, the footage was equally as stunning. Quade shoots all of her own footage with only a camcorder to her name, yet this lack of equipment makes the experience of watching the film more authentic and familiar. She shows us a soft moment as a soldier kisses a stray dog, and the audience is reminded of the humanity that exists in even the most dangerous of situations. Everything about this documentary is breath- taking, and I truly believe that everyone can find something to love about it.

Isaac Landry Danger Close, directed by David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud, is a military documentary film that captures the sense of courage and brotherhood that Special Operation Forces share while deployed on the front lines. This film follows Alex Quade, a highly decorated freelance reporter and documentary filmmaker, as she becomes embedded with Special Forces units and Conventional Forces in order to capture the inspiring story of Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli and the legacy that he left behind. Robert Pirelli, a combat engineer, built combat outpost Pirelli located in Iraq, however, later lost his life in a firefight against Al Qaeda insurgents during a combat mission. As a result, Alex Quade vowed to tell his inspiring story in order to bring closure for the Pirelli family and highlight the legacy that he left behind. Shot in a point & shoot style, this film grants unprecedented access to the life that Special Forces soldiers live and the day to day challenges that they must overcome while on the battle field. The film lasts 90 minutes, however, the raw and heart-warming emotions that you'll feel will last long after you've watched this authentic and visceral film.