War
War

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War

2005
Movie
8 min
French

During WW2 a boy tries to save himself and his baby sister from a German soldier.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users61%
Director: Philip G. AtwellGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

An FBI agent goes on a revenge mission against a relentless assassin known as 'Rogue', who has murdered his partner and family. The film spans several years and multiple identities as the agent hunts down the elusive killer. The confrontation leads to a high-stakes battle where loyalty and identity are constantly questioned.

Critical Reception

War received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its action sequences and Jet Li's performance, it was often criticized for its convoluted plot and generic storytelling. The film's pacing and the character development were also points of contention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylized action and Jet Li's martial arts prowess.

  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and lack of originality.

  • Seen as a decent, albeit unremarkable, action thriller.

Google audience: Audiences found the action sequences to be a highlight, with many enjoying Jet Li's fight choreography. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was difficult to follow and lacked depth, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying experience.

Fun Fact

Jet Li and Jason Statham would later reunite in The Expendables series, though they did not share any scenes in the first film.

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