Film Analysis: Lone Survivor

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In the clips prior to Lone Survivor Navy SEALS trainees ring a bell three times and place their helmets on the ground when they want to voluntarily fail SEALS training. By the end of the clips there’s a line of helmets showing that there is a limited number of sailors that passed. Sailors are exposed to extreme conditions in the training such as drowning and cold, yet they don’t go through these challenges alone as they are surrounded by their fellow trainees. This brotherhood in the face of adversity is a distinctive part of being a Navy SEAL. Lone survivor captures this brotherhood through the values held by the team, as well as the unique choices and events the team encounters. This unique brotherhood is the focus of the film. The

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