Medal
Medal

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Medal

2023
Movie
124 min
Punjabi

Rajvir Singh, a young athlete, dreams of winning a gold medal, but tragedies always prevent him from achieving his goal. After losing his hearing due to an accident, he gets admission to an athlete academy where he betrays by angad.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Mark G. BrownGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During the Vietnam War, a seasoned American soldier is tasked with retrieving a fallen soldier's medal from enemy territory. Facing overwhelming odds and the horrors of war, he must confront his own mortality and the true cost of heroism. The mission becomes a desperate race against time, testing his courage, loyalty, and the very definition of sacrifice.

Critical Reception

Medal received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its emotional depth and strong performances, while some found the narrative pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its themes of sacrifice and the portrayal of wartime camaraderie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant exploration of sacrifice and the psychological toll of war.

  • Features strong lead performances that anchor the film's emotional core.

  • Some viewers noted the film's conventional war movie tropes and predictable plot points.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's focus on the human element of war and the compelling performances. While some found the story a bit familiar, the emotional impact and the message of remembrance resonated positively.

Fun Fact

Director Mark G. Brown also stars in the film as the lead character, a rare dual role for a filmmaker in a war drama.

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