The Sniper Ridge
The Sniper Ridge

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The Sniper Ridge

2021
Movie
95 min
Mandarin

Korean War, Battle of Shanganling. In order to protect his comrades chinese sniper Sun Chenghuan chooses to sacrifice himself and die with the enemy sniper.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Tim MahoneyGenres: Action, War

Plot Summary

A covert special ops unit is sent on a critical mission to retrieve sensitive intel from a heavily fortified enemy base. Facing overwhelming odds and brutal resistance, the team must rely on their training and each other to survive and complete their objective before it falls into the wrong hands. The mission quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival against a relentless enemy.

Critical Reception

The Sniper Ridge received a generally negative to mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the straightforward action and combat sequences, many found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. The film's budget limitations were also apparent, with some aspects of production value drawing criticism. However, it found a niche audience among fans of direct-to-video war action films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers basic, no-frills action for genre enthusiasts.

  • Suffers from a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Lacks the production values and narrative depth of higher-budget war films.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available feedback suggests a divided opinion, with some viewers enjoying the action while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the war film genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, utilizing its diverse landscapes to stand in for a war-torn region.

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