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7.2
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7.7

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Critic Mike D'Angelo

...rarely stops for breath; the threat of sudden violence hangs over every mundane conversation, and Demange expertly sustains the tension, allowing anxiety to build, briefly ebb, and then build again, over and over.

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Elin Hagestande
rated 10

One of the best reality movies ever

2 years ago
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Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

Why this doesn't have more people singing its praises is beyond me. It's excellent. Stylishly made and it keeps you in its grip from beginning to end. For an absolutely killer double bill, I suggest pairing it with another criminally und...

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Yann Demange
Director
Sean Harris
As Captain Sandy Browning
David Wilmot
As Boyle
Jack O'Connell
As Gary Hook
Sam Hazeldine
As C.O.
Martin McCann
As Paul Haggerty
Barry Keoghan
As Sean Bannon
Denise Gough
As Lillian Hughes

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"In the heart of Belfast, 1971, a young British soldier named Gary Hook (Jack O'Connell) finds himself lost and alone in a dangerous game of survival. Separated from his unit during a violent riot, Hook must navigate the treacherous streets and avoid the IRA at all costs. With no one to trust and danger lurking around every corner, he embarks on a desperate journey to find his way back to safety. But as the night wears on, Hook discovers that the only way to survive is to confront the very people he was sent to protect." This description highlights the main plot of the movie, focusing on Hook's journey and the challenges he faces as he tries to survive in a hostile environment. It also touches on themes such as loyalty, duty, and betrayal without revealing any spoilers or specific events in the film.

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