20 things Hollywood wrongly portrays about the armed forces

Modified Jan 17, 2025 11:17 ET

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3) Glamorization Of War

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Hollywood often glamorizes war in the movies, with armed forces portraying a negative picture of the harsh reality of war. These movies portray wars as something glamorous and fuelled with adrenaline and heroic endeavors; however, they totally downplay the trauma, loss, and suffering that follows the soldiers. This can hurt the audience, desensitize them about the true cost of it, and overshadow the importance of seeking peaceful solutions to conflicts. While appreciated, Rambo is one of the movie's glorification of ultra-violent warfare has been criticized by viewers.