The Brutal Subversion of 'Warfare'

"Many times, we watch movies to escape from reality for a time. In contrast, Warfare rubs our noses in a reality many would like to deny or ignore."

War films are not new. From those that seek to inspire and stir up national pride to those aiming to tell of political intrigue or bias, this is a well-established genre. Over the last two years, it has become apparent that Alex Garland (along with Ray Mendoza) is not interested in making a traditional movie about war.

Last year’s Civil War was a surpris…