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War, Action, Thriller 123 min R
Rotten Tomatoes82%Metacritic63IMDb
A bond. A pledge. A commitment.
After an ambush, Afghan interpreter Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save US Army Sergeant John Kinley's life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must return to the war zone and repay his debt.
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Overwhelming, resolved, plot-driven and grave.
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#MovieReview #TheCovenantMovie "The Covenant" is a gripping war film based on true events that captivates viewers from start to finish. Clocking in at two hours, the movie succeeds in keeping audiences actively engaged, focused, and enthusiastic throughout its runtime. Set in Afghanistan, this war movie stands out from generic war films, offering an incredible and compelling narrative that keeps viewers fixated and immersed in the story. The film delivers gut-wrenching moments, with Jake Gyllenhaal delivering a phenomenal performance in the lead role, showcasing his prowess as an actor. "The Covenant" shines not only in its acting but also in its writing and direction, with Guy Ritchie's skillful direction deserving of potential Oscar nominations. The film's quality is evident in its ability to captivate viewers of all ages, as attested by the reviewer's experience of witnessing a young viewer's unwavering attention and subsequent praise for the film. With its engaging storyline and stellar performances, "The Covenant" is a must-see in theaters, and for those who missed it on the big screen, it comes highly recommended for streaming viewing.
Read the whole review on TMDBVersatile, brutal and gritty - the right movie with the right Director and main actor. Guy Ritchie is well known by his frenzied and energetic filming style and this one not escape the pattern - as with Jake Gyllenhaal that is a well suited actor for action movies (ans strange to remember him in Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain to show as versatile as he can be). Gritty and realistic story (not based on a single story but in a collective of stories of true events), where a US MArine saves a Afghan interpreter life after they fall behind enemy lines. Expect a more realistic and tense movie till the end - if you like war movies this is for you. Filmed on Spain as the real territories of Middle East are dangerous to film into (with some exceptions as Jordania). Engaging enough to link the emotional links between war translators (usually locals, that were observed closely) and their marine squads, it shows little pieces of both protagonists life's into a long and dangerous road toward rescue. Score: 8,0 out of 10.0 / A-, as I am a fan of war movies.
Read the whole review on TMDBThis strikes me as a "feel good movie" pitched at US audiences. It ultimately makes all the right sounds about military honour and commitment, even when confronted by stubborn bureaucracy and indifference. That said, its only at the end, when you read the "fine print", (300+ interpreters and their families dead) you get to see the scope of the US's lack of commitment to those who collaborated with it, in Afghanistan. I guess the obvious elephant in the living room, is should the US have invaded in the first place? Looking at the facts, the answer is, of course, "no". So much of the misery and loss we see on the ground in this film, probably could have been avoided, had the US stuck to its own borders. The film itself is well made, well acted and directed. Its story does resonate in a humanistic context. The action is well developed too if not entirely convincing. I did a wry smile at how the so called "bad guys", as per usual, seem to be appalling shots. Even when well armed and in large numbers, at close range. Inn summary, well acted, directed, a heartfelt story and lots of mostly engaging action. That said, the historical reality is, the US were invaders in Afghanistan. So perha
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