I like Kate Mara and I am a dog lover so when I spotted this I had to watch it. But I was expecting some shmultz. I'm very pleased to say the shmultz was minimal but the emotion and entertainment was vey high.

Firstly it highlights the animals we press into work for us, even if that work involves danger. Obviously they can't consent, and obviously the military do try to train and protect their dogs as much as possible. But it's important to remember the dogs undergo all this because they are bound by love to humans.

It also shows the bonds that can be made between two species, without a common language, and yet an ability to understand each other clearly and coherently. Those bonds supersede any danger the animal may be in. We trust them to do their job and they trust us to look after them and make them happy.

Based on true events this is a great insight into soldiers as brothers, whatever the species of the soldier, and the things they do for one another.