Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising

2007TV ShowEnded1 SeasonCantonese

When their parents died at birth, three sisters were sent to orphanages and were later adopted into three different homes with different backgrounds. When one of the sisters gets sent to prison for killing her stepmother, but one of the other two sisters tell officials she committed the crime to save her sister from going to jail. The youngest sister forges evidence to save them both, but gets caught and gets sent to jail, too. This television series uses women in jail as its storyline, describing the dark side of women in prison.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: John ShinnGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A group of British soldiers are on a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia when they encounter a civilian family in desperate need of help. As they try to navigate the complex political landscape and the dangers of the war-torn region, they must make difficult choices that test their morality and their commitment to their duty. The film explores the personal toll of conflict and the struggle to maintain humanity in the face of violence.

Critical Reception

Phoenix Rising (2007) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its narrative predictable and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the film's intentions to explore the human cost of war, most reviews pointed to underdeveloped characters and a formulaic approach to its subject matter. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to tackle a serious subject but falls short due to a weak script.
  • Character development is minimal, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the soldiers' plight.
  • The movie relies on clichés common in war dramas without offering a fresh perspective.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Romania, doubling for the Bosnian landscape.

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