4/5 Stars. Recommendation: Watch it with subtitles (the whispered dialogue is inaudible) and stay through the end credits for a haunting cover of "Highway of Heroes."
While Hyena Road had a fraction of the budget of a Michael Bay film, you would hardly know it. The cinematography is breathtaking. The vast, dusty landscapes feel oppressive and infinite, making the soldiers look incredibly small and vulnerable. hyena.road.2015
May 2015: Mad Max: Fury Road explodes onto screens, co-opting the word "Road" for vehicular mayhem. December 2015: Star Wars: The Force Awakens resets the blockbuster paradigm. 4/5 Stars
For military historians and veterans, represents a time capsule of Canada’s often-forgotten role in the War in Afghanistan (2001-2014). While the U.S. dominated the narrative, Canadian forces were on the front lines in Kandahar, suffering a disproportionate number of casualties for their troop count. Hyena Road is their tribute—and their indictment. The vast, dusty landscapes feel oppressive and infinite,
: Unlike many Hollywood depictions of special forces, Hyena Road is noted for its focus on the logistical and psychological tolls of modern counterinsurgency.