They did use real SEALs. Live ammo too.
Nice to see someone do something original. The story behind the movie was that the US Navy wanted to have a movie made about the SEALs that could serve as a recruiting 'ad'....and somehow they got together with these guys. They began filming with 'actors'...and realized the only way they could make it as original as possible would be to use real SEALs. Had to try pretty hard to get them to commit, but in the end they did and it seems to have turned out really well.
How many SEAL movies have been made that were completely ridiculous? The only one I can remember that was half decent was Tears of the Sun. These people are going to start playing a huge role in protecting our freedom, so its not surprising that Hollywood wants in on it.
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