First Patrol
First Patrol

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First Patrol

2025
Movie
19 min
Czech

The routine day of two small-town police officers, Pavel (22) and Michal (50), is turned upside down when, as the first patrol on the scene, they are tasked with securing the site of an extremely violent crime in a restaurant where hostages are still being held. Despite being professionals, they are afraid, they clash with one another, and they make mistakes. This police drama captures a first encounter with a mass shooting through the eyes of the very first responders.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Christian NilssonGenres: Action, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

During a dangerous mission in Afghanistan, a group of U.S. soldiers encounters unexpected resistance and must fight for survival. The film follows their harrowing journey as they navigate treacherous terrain and face relentless adversaries. As tensions rise and supplies dwindle, the soldiers must rely on their training and each other to make it back alive.

Critical Reception

First Patrol received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its gritty realism and intense action sequences, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film's low budget was also a point of discussion, with some acknowledging the filmmakers' efforts to create a compelling war story despite limitations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral action and attempts at realism.

  • Criticized for a predictable narrative and thin character development.

  • Acknowledged for its ambition within a limited budget.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not widely aggregated.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the United States, utilizing desert landscapes to simulate the Afghan environment, which is a common practice for independent war films seeking to reduce production costs and logistical challenges.

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