Ambush
Ambush

Movie spotlight

Ambush

2020
Movie
81 min
Spanish

Frank rents rooms in Nadine’s building to commit crimes. During the latest one, things take a turn for the worse when a guy he killed a couple of days before, disappears.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: Mark LesterGenres: Action, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of elite commandos are ambushed behind enemy lines in German-occupied territory. Their mission quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival as they try to evade their relentless pursuers. Facing overwhelming odds, they must rely on their training and courage to find a way back home.

Critical Reception

Ambush (2020) received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, who often cited its derivative plot, weak performances, and uninspired action sequences as major drawbacks. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded war film genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its unoriginal plot and reliance on war film clichés.

  • Criticized for lacking compelling character development and engaging action.

  • Generally considered a forgettable entry in the war film genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ambush (2020) are scarce and largely negative, with many viewers finding the film to be a low-budget imitation of better war movies. Common complaints include poor dialogue, predictable story beats, and a lack of tension.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in South Africa, utilizing local landscapes to portray the European wartime setting.

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