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Special Forces

2003 · 93 min

A lean, workmanlike military rescue thriller that moves fast through gunfights and jungle tension without much reflection.

Directed by
Isaac Florentine
Genres
War, Action, Thriller
Overview
When the crazed commander of a sadistic army in Moldavia kidnaps an American photojournalist and holds her hostage, his misguided actions ignite a targeted response from Maj. Don Harding and his trained squad of special forces soldiers. With help from a local schoolteacher who's trained in martial arts, Maj. Harding readies his troops for an all-out offensive.
How it feels
Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
War, survival, justice, violence
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Isaac Florentine
Genres
War, Action, Thriller
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour2
Realism5
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
war, action, thriller
Directed by
Isaac Florentine
Written by
David N. White
Starring
Marshall R. Teague, Tim Abell, Scott Adkins, Eli Danker, Troy Mittleider, Danny Lee Clark, Daniella Deutscher, T.J. Rotolo
Music
Stephen Edwards
Cinematography
Gideon Porath
Runtime
93 min
Country
United States of America, Lithuania
Languages
English

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