Squadron
A young Russian aristocrat, Baron Fyodor Jeremin, volunteers to serve with a Dragon squadron to impress the girl who rejected his love. Just at this time the 1863 insurrection explodes in Poland. He enlists to serve in the army being sent to suppress the revolt. He believes that now it's enough to defeat the Poles, become an officer and hero, get a bunch of medals, and then return and lay all of this at the feet of her beloved. However, the "little Polish war" looks completely different to the way that young Jeremin imagined it to be. In course of time, he learns to be on the wrong side. But there is no escape - he must kill or he will be killed. What's more, he falls in love with a beautiful Polish girl...
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Plot Summary
In the future, a disgraced ex-cop is hired to track down a deadly assassin who is targeting members of a powerful corporation. He must race against time to uncover the assassin's motives and stop them before they complete their mission, all while confronting his own past demons.
Critical Reception
Squadron was a direct-to-video release that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. It is often described as a standard action-sci-fi B-movie, with some acknowledging its fast pace and fight choreography but criticizing its predictable plot and weak character development.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic action sequences and martial arts combat.
- Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired storyline.
- Noted as a typical low-budget sci-fi action flick of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Squadron, but available comments often highlight its enjoyable action sequences for fans of the genre, while also noting its significant flaws in plot and overall production value typical of its direct-to-video release.
Fun Fact
The film features Don "The Dragon" Wilson, a renowned kickboxing champion, in a prominent role, showcasing his fighting skills.
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