The Fortress
The Fortress

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The Fortress

2024
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Norwegian

2037, the inhabitants of Norway enjoy sheltered lives in a self-sufficient Nordic paradise. But when a deadly pandemic breaks out, they soon realize the wall supposed to protect them is now holding them prisoner.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: James NunnGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where an alien invasion has devastated Earth, a group of elite soldiers must venture into a fortress to retrieve vital intel. They face relentless alien attacks and internal strife as they fight for humanity's survival. Their mission becomes a desperate race against time as the alien threat intensifies.

Critical Reception

As a recent release, 'The Fortress' has garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its action sequences and premise, others found the execution lacking in originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and intense combat.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The visual effects and production design were noted as strong points.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not yet aggregated. Initial feedback suggests viewers appreciated the action but desired more narrative complexity.

Fun Fact

The film utilized a combination of practical effects and CGI to create its alien antagonists and futuristic environments, aiming for a gritty, realistic feel within its sci-fi premise.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Another reviewer beat me to the punch line and I can but agree that The Fortress, feels propagandised. The pandemic, whether you believe in it or not (I don't) offered governments the opportunity to cast off democracy and behave like me...

dng7

dng7

The series is more of a propaganda rather than a representation of art in screenwriting and cinematography. A could've been beautiful idea turned to a long tasteless scrap. It lacks vision, direction and creativity. The cohesion and ...