Dirty Angels
Dirty Angels

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Dirty Angels

2024
Movie
104 min
English

During the United States' 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, a group of female soldiers posing as medical relief are sent back in to rescue a group of kidnapped teenagers caught between ISIS and the Taliban.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Matthias HoeneGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of elite mercenaries, known as the Dirty Angels, are hired for a high-stakes mission to rescue a scientist from a dangerous warlord. However, the operation quickly goes sideways, revealing a deeper conspiracy that forces them to question their loyalties and fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Dirty Angels has received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praise its intense action sequences and solid performances, particularly from the lead cast. However, some reviews point to a predictable plot and underdeveloped character arcs as minor drawbacks, while audiences generally respond well to the film's high-octane thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action and engaging fight choreography.

  • Performances by the main cast are frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the narrative elements to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dirty Angels is largely positive, with viewers appreciating the film's excitement and practical effects. The action set pieces are a common point of praise, although some found the story to be less compelling than the combat.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various rugged terrains, aiming for a gritty and authentic feel for the mercenary action.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
roy-public

roy-public

The film is ok. Not mind blowing, but not terrible. This is for people who want to watch some action to rescue hostages and minimal special effects.

MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Eva Green is in my estimation, a really decent actress, so why on earth is she in whatever this is supposed to be? "Dirty Angels" is weighed down by a horribly hammy, pro US story, where allegedly kind old Uncle Sam (the other one who do...