

Eighth Dirty Dozen
Conman (Mayo) schemes people with his small gang,but decides to quit when he learns a tough lesson after becoming the victim to his own doings. He is then offered a job by a mob boss to steal money from a safe in a hotel room.
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Plot Summary
Major Reisman is brought back for one more mission: to assassinate a German general who is planning a new offensive. He must assemble a new team of convicts, each with their own specialized skills, for this extremely dangerous operation. The mission takes them deep into enemy territory, where they must rely on their wits and each other to survive.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews, with critics citing a weak plot and uninspired action compared to the original. While it attempted to recapture the spirit of the first film, it ultimately fell short, with many finding it a pale imitation.
What Reviewers Say
- A disappointing sequel that lacks the charm and excitement of the original.
- The plot is predictable and the action sequences are uninspired.
- Fails to capture the gritty realism and character development that made the first film successful.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely negative, with viewers often expressing disappointment that the sequel does not live up to the legacy of the first film. Common criticisms include a lack of originality and a departure from the tone that made the original so memorable.
Fun Fact
Although often referred to as "Eighth Dirty Dozen" or considered a sequel, this film is actually the third television film in The Dirty Dozen franchise, following 'The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission' (1987) and 'The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission' (1988). The title of the movie is "The Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission" and it was released in 1985, predating the other two TV films.
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