Under the Wire

Conroy wrote the book upon which the film is based and serves as the film's central mouthpiece; full of twitchy, animated energy, he makes a terrific storyteller, boosted by Martin's selection of found footage along with a minimum of jangly re-creations.

As a big-screen experience Under the Wire feels lopsided, overshadowed by Colvin's larger-than-life persona.

A movie that aches with bereavement.

Yes, the horrors and injustices of the Syrian conflict have been well documented, but not with the gripping intensity and sheer emotional impact on display here. Highly recommended.