If you guys are interested in the actual story, the movie was based on a book of the same name. Just remember that when they make a movie from a book like that, its probably someone unfimiliar with the fine details of the life they want to capture on film.
Usually, someone who makes movies reads a book like that and says "Wow, what a great story. I think I'll make a movie out of this."
agreed... but it all dependes, on the research done, on the familiarity of the director to the subject matter... there are great movies from great books... they are in the end though different mediums, each with limitations and capabilities...
I've never served in any branch of the military, but this film looks awesome.