Lone Survivor (2014)

Introduction:
Lone Survivor is written and directed by Peter Berg and is based on a book by Marcus Lutrell & Patrick Robinson.  It stars Mark Wahlberg as Marcus Lutrell, Taylor Kitsch as Michael Murphy, Emile Hirsch as Danny Dietz, Ben Foster as Matt 'Axe' Axelson, Yousuf Azami as Shah, Ali Suliman as Gulab, and Eric Bana as Erik Kristensen among other actors.
Synopsis:
"Based on the failed June 28, 2005 mission "Operation Red Wings"."  (IMDB.com)  It follows four Navy SEALS on a mission in Afghanistan to "capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd." (IMDB.com)
Cinematography and Editing:
I feel that this film's cinematography and editing work well in the action sequences in putting the audience in the middle of the action and moving the plot along.  In concern to the plot, the film did a wonderful job connecting me with the Navy Seals that would go on Operation Red Wings.  I was able to feel the bond and brotherhood between them.  There was beautiful scenery that made for stunning visual transitional shots.  The plot has a fast pace to it but doesn't feel rushed.  Intensity was built well within each scene with the circumstances getting progressively worse for the Navy SEALS.  The quick cuts add to the intensity as well as the seemingly real gunfire audio.  The reason for this is that the gunfire doesn't have the tight crisp and clean sound that many movies have when the gunfire audio is added in post.  It has more of an echo that sounds harsher than if it were cleaned up.
Tone:
Surprisingly there was much comedic relief throughout the film in the brotherly dialogue, even in the horrible predicaments that these men faced.  It helped even out or lessen the seriousness and pain that the audience witnesses and is plunged into.
The film feels very patriotic with the use of the real life SEAL Team 10 members pictures and clips and a dedication to them as well.
I also like the motif of pushing yourself to the limit, because that is truly what these men did.
Final Thoughts:
A well executed film with great intensity, emotional narrative, and overall good film.  I grade this film A-.