Tears of the Sun - 7 stars out of 10

Tears of the Sun - 7 stars out of 10

"Tears of the Sun" is a graphic portrayal of a group of Navy SEALs who develop a conscience on one of their missions.  Bruce Willis manages to display his action hero persona without distracting from the main focus of the film - the brutal ethnic cleansing within the tribes.  Monica Bellucci is as beautiful as she is brilliant in her supporting role.  The combination of music, horrific imagery, and Monica Bellucci's crying during the scene in the helicopter is absolutely devastating and provides the necessary emotional impact for this film’s turning point.  It’s no surprise that this powerful score comes from Hans Zimmer.  I'd watch this movie again just to experience the emotions created from these 5 minutes of film.  Although the end drags on a bit, you will be glad that you experienced this film.