Sentinel
Sentinel

Sentinel

2024Movie90 minEnglish

Years after an alien invasion nearly extinguished the human race, three soldiers who survived on a secret moon base are sent to Earth to liberate the survivors from the Sentinel and its army and reclaim Earth at any cost.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Steven KnightGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the near future, a team of elite soldiers is deployed to a politically volatile demilitarized zone to retrieve a mysterious object. When their mission goes awry, they find themselves fighting for survival against an unknown, intelligent threat. The soldiers must overcome their own internal conflicts and the overwhelming danger to uncover the truth behind the object and the enemy they face.

Critical Reception

Sentinel received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its intense action sequences and the performance of its lead actor, but some found the plot to be derivative and predictable. Audience scores were generally higher, with many appreciating the film's pacing and visual effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Packs a solid punch with its high-octane action and strong central performance.
  • While visually impressive, the narrative struggles to break new ground in the sci-fi thriller genre.
  • An engaging, if familiar, ride that delivers on suspense and thrills.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'Sentinel' for its thrilling action, impressive visuals, and engaging story. Many found it to be a fun and exciting cinematic experience, though some noted it followed familiar genre tropes.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Joel Kinnaman, underwent extensive physical training and combat simulation to prepare for his role as the hardened soldier.

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CinemaSerf

The spirit of the Sci-Fi channel is alive and well with this actually quite amusing yarn. Our planet has been invaded by a malevolent alien species but there might yet be some hope. Under the direction of the President (Michael Paré) three ...