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For those of you who didn't enjoy this movie strictly due to your opinion of it having a poor story, what sort of story do you think would have made the movie better? I'm honestly curious. I agree that the plot was a tale we've all heard before, but does that mean it is actually bad? Or does that mean perhaps it is simply a story of something that is likely to happen given a similar situation?
For example if Hollywood made another movie about a kid from a poor neighborhood becoming a sports star and getting into trouble with drugs and various crimes before finally getting his life together -- is that a "poor" story because it's been done before, or simply a sad tale of something that happens much too often.
SPOILERS BELOW read with caution.
I, for one, thought the story was pretty believable. The "story", not necessarily the characters. The "story" of a corporation doing whatever it has to secure a natural resource of vast monetary value. The "story" of said corporation letting no obstacle (including indigenous peoples) stand in its way.
I also found the entire military aspect believable, because keep in mind the whole military operation was more of a mercenary outfit, rather than a professional "army". This was more "Blackwater" than it was "The Marines". These folks were there strictly for profit, is it any wonder they were so brutal in their efforts to secure it?
But yeah, I am curious to hear what new story, or what plot changes would have made it a more enjoyable experience for some of you folks.
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