Messy, but endearingly unabashed and heartfelt. Not remotely surprised to learn Argento had to be talked out of the inclusion of a bestiality scene. Things I didn't notice the first time through: in the Harvey scene, Asia indicates her character's guilelessness by absently wandering into a potted plant.

Belatedly discovered McArdle has been primarily known as a music video director, which makes perfect sense; she exhibits obvious care in her shot composition and use of colour, and as of yet no particular facility with narrative.

Taliban fighters are ignominiously dispatched in gloriously juicy splatters; our protagonist's comrades valiantly fall in majestic slow-motion. All that's missing are insert shots of awed, teary-eyed observers. Hooyah.

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.