The film embodies the track of the CIA drone warfare. It is a special look at those aircraft in which soldiers, engineers and victims have discussed the implications of drone warfare. The film revolves around that idea, with world leaders participating in wars, and on the other hand, it looks at the struggle of anti-war and human rights activists.
There are no suggested solutions here to the difficult issues raised, but the film at least reminds us that it's important not to accept this new way of warring without scrutinizing it.
"Drone" is a solid, thought-provoking documentary that raises some pertinent questions even if they may not originate from the most objective of places.
Interviewing pilots, developers and victims of drone strikes, the Norwegian filmmaker explores this disturbing new trend in long-distance warfare -- and what it's doing to geopolitics and the rules of engagement.
Village Voice
November 17, 2015
Schei shows how, actually, the U.S. and its military-industrial complex treat war like a video game - to the point where finding gamers adept at video war is a legit recruiting tactic.
Make no mistake, the questions that Schei poses are important ones, and Drone is a sleekly produced documentary. But a failure to bring any new perspectives on the topic means that what should be required viewing, unfortunately, isn't.
