Commando Maria
Commando Maria

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Commando Maria

2014
Movie
13 min
Dutch

Two mischievous young boys armed with peashooters go to the beach to snipe unsuspecting sunbathers, but find themselves distracted by an attractive young Swedish woman.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Marisole RuedaGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former elite soldier, Maria, is forced out of retirement when her daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless drug cartel. Now, she must rely on her formidable combat skills to navigate the dangerous underworld and rescue her child. Facing overwhelming odds, Maria unleashes her full potential in a relentless quest for vengeance and survival. The film follows her as she systematically takes down the cartel members one by one.

Critical Reception

Commando Maria received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters, despite some acknowledgment of its action sequences. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the straightforward action while others found it to be a generic entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers standard action tropes without much originality.

  • Performances are often overshadowed by the predictable narrative.

  • While action-packed, it lacks the depth to be truly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed sentiment, with some viewers finding the action engaging for a low-budget film, while others were disappointed by the lack of character development and a generic plot.

Fun Fact

Despite its Spanish title and setting, the film was primarily produced with a Mexican cast and crew.

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