Black Hawk Down is a war movie directed by Ridley Scott. It is based on the true events of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, where U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force soldiers were involved in a mission to capture a Somali warlord. The movie depicts the intense and chaotic nature of modern warfare and the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers involved. Black Hawk Down received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of combat and its gripping storytelling.