AWOL-72
AWOL-72

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AWOL-72

2015
Movie
79 min
English

An AWOL marine in possession of secret government information, is a wanted man, pursued by Russian special ops, the LAPD, and a dangerous assassin.

Insights

IMDb4.0/10
Director: Christian SesmaGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A U.S. Marine special forces operative goes rogue after being sent to investigate a crashed alien spacecraft. He discovers the ship's technology is being weaponized by a shadowy organization, forcing him to fight for survival against both his former comrades and the extraterrestrial threat. His mission becomes a desperate race against time to expose the conspiracy and prevent a global catastrophe.

Critical Reception

AWOL-72 received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the film was generally considered a low-budget B-movie with a weak script and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired direction.

  • Action sequences are present but often fail to elevate the generic storyline.

  • Performances are uneven, with little depth to the characters.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available or consistently reported.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, and was noted for its independent production values.

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