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Suicide Run
Six friends celebrate the end of high school in a remote cabin in the woods of Colorado. They'll seek an adrenaline high in the form of a "suicide run": a night race to the river through the woods to fill a glass of water and return ASAP.
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Plot Summary
During the Vietnam War, a disillusioned American pilot is assigned a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to rescue a downed comrade. Facing treacherous terrain and enemy patrols, he must confront his own fears and the brutal realities of war to complete the objective.
Critical Reception
Suicide Run received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its tense atmosphere and performances, while others found its plot predictable and its depiction of war somewhat uninspired. It is generally considered a serviceable, albeit unremarkable, entry in the war film genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful moments and committed performances.
Criticized for its conventional narrative and lack of originality.
Found to be a competent, but not groundbreaking, war drama.
Google audience: Audience reception for Suicide Run is largely unavailable through aggregated Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Thailand, doubling for Vietnam, which added to its visual authenticity.
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