Army of One
Army of One

Army of One

2016Movie93 minEnglish

Gary Faulkner is an ex-con, unemployed handyman, and modern day Don Quixote who receives a vision from God telling him to capture Osama Bin Laden. Armed with only a single sword purchased from a home-shopping network, Gary travels to Pakistan to complete his mission. While on his quest, Gary encounters old friends back home in Colorado, the new friends he makes in Pakistan, the enemies he makes at the CIA - and even God and Osama themselves.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users39%
Director: Larry CharlesGenres: Comedy, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

Gary Faulkner, a construction worker from Colorado, believes God has commanded him to go to Pakistan and capture Osama bin Laden. Armed with a sword and a pistol, he embarks on a bizarre and dangerous solo mission, encountering various obstacles and eccentric characters along the way. His quest is fueled by faith, delusion, and a singular determination to fulfill what he perceives as his divine purpose.

Critical Reception

Army of One received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found the film's premise unbelievable and its humor uninspired. While some acknowledged Nicolas Cage's committed performance, many felt the movie struggled to find a consistent tone, oscillating awkwardly between comedy and drama without successfully achieving either. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding the story unfocused and the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • A bizarre and uneven comedy that relies too heavily on its outlandish premise.
  • Nicolas Cage delivers a peculiar performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
  • The movie struggles to balance its comedic ambitions with the seriousness of its subject matter.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception. Many found the film's premise to be too outlandish and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Some appreciated the unique story, but the overall sentiment suggests a lack of widespread appeal and a difficulty in connecting with the protagonist's actions.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a true story of Gary Faulkner, a man who actually made multiple trips to Pakistan in an attempt to capture Osama bin Laden.

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Gimly

Gimly

I wonder if the real Gary Faulkner was offended by Nicolas Cage's portrayal of him? I think I would be. But nowhere near as offended as God must've been when she found out she was being played by Russell Brand. _Final rating:★★ - Had so...