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'Act of Valor' glorifies Navy SEALs. But can they act? (+trailer)


The military-endorsed film is safely in the lead at the Friday box office and could earn in the $9 million to $10 million for the day.

We talk to 'Act of Valor' directors Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh about why they made a film about Navy SEAL operations using real SEALs, weapons, tactics and battle stories, and what they hope audiences take away from

"Act of Valor," the action movie about real-life Navy SEALs, is expected to take the top slot at the box office this weekend, with industry estimates putting the movie's take at $23 million. Tyler Perry's new movie "Good Deeds" has been picked to

This blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking is unprecedented. And surprisingly effective.

The military-endorsed film is safely in the lead at the Friday box office and could earn in the $9 million to $10 million for the day.

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