Land of Bad
Land of Bad

Land of Bad

2024Movie113 minEnglish

When a Delta Force special ops mission goes terribly wrong, Air Force drone pilot Reaper has 48 hours to remedy what has devolved into a wild rescue operation. With no weapons and no communication other than the drone above, the ground mission suddenly becomes a full-scale battle when the team is discovered by the enemy.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic49/100
Google Users75%
Director: William EubankGenres: Action, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

A newly recruited Delta Force operator, Sergeant Manny Esquibel, finds himself in the middle of a deadly covert mission in the Philippines. When the mission goes disastrously wrong, he is the sole survivor and must fight his way to an extraction point. Guided by Air Force drone pilot Capt. Eddie Grimm, Esquibel is left to navigate treacherous terrain and enemy forces with only his wits and Grimm's aerial support.

Critical Reception

Land of Bad received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its intense action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Russell Crowe, many found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. Some critics pointed to formulaic storytelling and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral and well-executed action sequences, providing a thrilling viewing experience.
  • Russell Crowe's performance as the gruff air support commander was frequently highlighted as a standout element.
  • Criticized for its conventional plot and lack of substantial character development, feeling like a familiar genre exercise.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally lean positive, with many appreciating the high-octane action and the solid performances from the main cast. Some viewers found the military jargon and tactical elements engaging, while a common critique was that the story didn't offer much in terms of narrative innovation.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Australia, specifically on the Gold Coast, despite its narrative setting in the Philippines.

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Roberta1970

Roberta1970

The beginning of this morning was a bit slow. But it did get better throughout the movie. The story line was decent. Definitely a decent movie. It kept you alert not knowing what was going to happen out on the field. Had some humor in it fr...
hamfaceman

hamfaceman

Russel Crowe did a pretty good job. There were a bunch of explosions n stuff. It was alright I guess.
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Land of Bland as I call it, is yet another uninspiring, production line, pro US military, action flick. Coming kitted out with the usual pro US exceptionalism and bad guys who have a valid point about imperialism but are still "bad" anyw...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

I appreciate a lazy man. Sitting around angry in a car. Sitting around angry in a drone chair. Crowe is really doing it well. Cool explosions. Lots of guns. You can figure out if you like this movie by the box art. Didn't really believe the...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/land-of-bad-review-an-engaging-yet-flawed/ "Land of Bad offers an engaging yet flawed rescue operation that should please most viewers seeking adrenaline-driven entertainment. With excell...