Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

2023Movie123 minEnglish

During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users91%
Director: Guy RitchieGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

During the war in Afghanistan, US Army Sergeant John Kinley is on patrol with his unit when an ambush leaves him and his Afghan interpreter, Ahmed, gravely wounded. As enemy forces close in, Ahmed carries the severely injured Kinley miles to safety. Back in the US, Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given passage to America as promised. Determined to repay his debt, Kinley returns to the region to rescue Ahmed and his family from the Taliban.

Critical Reception

The Covenant received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense action sequences, strong performances, particularly from Gyllenhaal and Salim, and Ritchie's more serious directorial approach. Audiences also responded well, appreciating the film's emotional core and gripping narrative, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the thrilling and visceral action sequences.
  • Commendation for the strong performances and emotional depth.
  • Appreciation for Guy Ritchie's effective handling of a more serious war drama.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly approved of 'The Covenant,' highlighting its intense action, compelling storyline, and the powerful performances of its lead actors. Many found the film to be a gripping and emotionally resonant war drama that exceeded their expectations.

Fun Fact

To prepare for his role as a US Army Sergeant, Jake Gyllenhaal underwent significant physical training and studied military tactics, aiming for authenticity in his portrayal.

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TMDB Reviews

8 reviews
tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

#MovieReview #TheCovenantMovie "The Covenant" is a gripping war film based on true events that captivates viewers from start to finish. Clocking in at two hours, the movie succeeds in keeping audiences actively engaged, focused, and enth...
BornKnight

BornKnight

Versatile, brutal and gritty - the right movie with the right Director and main actor. Guy Ritchie is well known by his frenzied and energetic filming style and this one not escape the pattern - as with Jake Gyllenhaal that is a well suited...
BornKnight

BornKnight

Versatile, brutal and gritty - the right movie with the right Director and main actor. Guy Ritchie is well known by his frenzied and energetic filming style and this one not escape the pattern - as with Jake Gyllenhaal that is a well suited...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

This strikes me as a "feel good movie" pitched at US audiences. It ultimately makes all the right sounds about military honour and commitment, even when confronted by stubborn bureaucracy and indifference. That said, its only at the end...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Seems to be a growing trend nowadays to lead with the credentials of the director in order to get eyeballs onto a movie. That's what seems to have happened here, but once you're watching it turns out to be little better than a derivative ve...
Ritesh Mohapatra

Ritesh Mohapatra

A staggering tale of an unhinged perseverance which is backed by a captivating screenplay. Air is a story so frivolous and flat , that the courage of Ben Affleck should be lauded with our hats down. A simple plot which would fit within...
Nathan

Nathan

After Guy Ritchie’s last film, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, was an absolute disaster, I seriously considered skipping his most recent outing, The Covenant. However, I'm very happy I didn't because it's become one of my favorite films ...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

Director Guy Ritchie is no stranger to crafting exciting action films, but his latest project is quite different than his previous work. The narrative is linear, there aren’t any montages, and the story isn’t about criminals, gangsters, or ...