Big Game
Big Game

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Big Game

2014
Movie
90 min
English

Air Force One is shot down by terrorists, leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness of Finland. 13-year-old Oskari is on a hunting mission to prove his maturity to his kinsfolk by tracking down a deer, but instead discovers the President in an escape pod. With the terrorists closing in to capture their prize, the unlikely duo team up to escape their hunters.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users64%
Director: Jalmari HelanderGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young Finnish boy named Oskari is on a solitary hunt in the wilderness to prove his mettle. His life takes an extraordinary turn when he stumbles upon the escape pod of the President of the United States. Together, they must evade a dangerous terrorist group determined to capture the President, forcing Oskari to become an unlikely hero.

Critical Reception

Big Game received a mixed to generally positive reception from critics. While some praised its unique premise, action sequences, and the chemistry between the young protagonist and the President, others found the plot somewhat predictable and the tone inconsistent. Audiences generally appreciated the straightforward action and the novelty of a Finnish-produced action film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its surprisingly entertaining premise and action.

  • The dynamic between the young Finn and the U.S. President was a highlight for many.

  • Some critics found the plot to be a bit too formulaic and occasionally uneven in tone.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Big Game' to be a fun, action-packed movie with an original concept. The performances, particularly by the young lead and Samuel L. Jackson, were often highlighted as strong points. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, the film didn't break significant new ground in the action genre.

Fun Fact

The film was primarily shot in Lapland, Finland, utilizing the harsh winter conditions to enhance the rugged atmosphere of the story.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**An American oddity made by Finns and set in Finland is still an American oddity.** Hollywood has already used us to films where the sacrosanct figure of the President of the USA is the target of the most barbaric attacks, bloodthirsty ...