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ID2: Shadwell Army
A young British Asian, Mo is a fast-rising police officer who goes under cover infiltrating Shadwell's resurgent hooligan element, who are fired up by Shadwells's takeover by a Russian oligarch and their unlikely adventure into European competition. Mo quickly becomes embroiled in the local schism between the BNP and EDL and plans to build a new mosque in the shadow of the Shadwell ground creates an explosive environment in which football and political violence form a perfect storm of social unrest.
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Plot Summary
A ruthless ex-special forces soldier, a master of disguise, is recruited by an underground organization to go undercover within a dangerous paramilitary group known as Shadwell. As he infiltrates their ranks, he uncovers a plot of devastating proportions that could shake the nation to its core. He must navigate treacherous alliances and brutal confrontations to expose the truth before it's too late.
Critical Reception
ID2: Shadwell Army received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its intense action sequences and gritty atmosphere, though some found the plot to be somewhat convoluted. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its straightforward action and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visceral and well-choreographed action.
Some critics noted a predictable or overly complicated storyline.
The film was seen as a solid, if unoriginal, entry in the action-thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, with many highlighting the film's high-octane action and Tom Hughes' compelling performance. Some viewers felt the plot could have been tighter, but the overall consensus was that it delivered on its promise of exciting, brutal combat.
Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 2012 British crime thriller 'Ill Manors', though it features a different cast and a standalone narrative.
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