Film Review: Hunter Killer
Genre: Action, Thriller
Cert: 15 cert
Director: Donovan Marsh
Screenwriter: (screenplay by) Arne Schmidt, Jamie Moss, (based on the novel "Firing Point" written by) George Wallace, Don Keith
Starring: Ethan Baird, Jacob Scipio, Dempsey Bovell, Corey Johnson, Adam James, Common, Henry Goodman, Colin Stinton, Gary Oldman, Gerard Butler, Carter MacIntyre, Shane Taylor, Kola Bokinni, Mikey Collins, Will Attenborough
Running time: 2h 1min
Parents advised reading before viewing the film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: None
Violence & Gore: Man shot in the leg, Man drowning, Scene of men being shot.blood is seen most throughout the film
Profanity: pretty strong but nothing over 18 cert
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Smoking is being seen by some cast members
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Throughout the film, there are a few intense moments and dramatic scene of cat and mouse as tension builds in combat.
Story: An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy Seals to rescue the Russian president, who has been kidnapped by a rogue general.
Likes: Reading some of the reviews for this film just boggle the mind, I know people entitled to an opinion but come on what were they expect an Oscar-winning performance film? This is actually how a war style thriller should be and a well written one at that.
This film takes it time to build up the tension, it does it well especially when thing start to build up you get a sense of world war 3 is about to happen, it all starts with a simple unknown attack on a Russian and American sub, from there this film kick in to overdrive and the tension builds between the Russian and American naval feet that give you a real sense of something bad is about to happen..
What we're given from this is an edge of your seat Suspense thriller that a cross between Hunt for Red October and Black ops neal seal mixture in this story with a solid ground movie that believable and intense throughout.
The film keeps the audience entertained as well as solid performances from all involved in the film, this is the best thriller ive seen in a while, especial when you have season actors like Gary Oldman and late Michael Nyqvist (R.I.P) who never got to see this film hit the cinema, who sadly passed away last year June 27, 2017, at the age 56.
As wartime, cold war era type of films go this is really good, not only with it cinematography with underwater shots of the submarines with great realistic CGI with tension build ups trying to run silence with the sudden moment that could put them in hot water really adds tension which gets you engaged in the film.
When you put Gerard Butler in the right role he shows just how much of a good actor he truly is, with a solid performance from Common and Linda Cardellini with Oldman with his brilliant acting with a dynamic flair, Hunter-killer is a must to see if you love thrillers.
Dislikes: Though the film is great, it's not something we haven't seen before which most audience will probably say the film was ok, which might go against it, but it's a refreshing film that no a comic book film in the cinema.
Overall: Solid written story, Solid performances from all the actor and actress, good action scenes and really intense and edge of your seat moments, a must to watch.
Rating: 5 out of 5 for Entertainment / 9 out of 10 for Solid written story.
Cert: 15 cert
Director: Donovan Marsh
Screenwriter: (screenplay by) Arne Schmidt, Jamie Moss, (based on the novel "Firing Point" written by) George Wallace, Don Keith
Starring: Ethan Baird, Jacob Scipio, Dempsey Bovell, Corey Johnson, Adam James, Common, Henry Goodman, Colin Stinton, Gary Oldman, Gerard Butler, Carter MacIntyre, Shane Taylor, Kola Bokinni, Mikey Collins, Will Attenborough
Running time: 2h 1min
Parents advised reading before viewing the film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: None
Violence & Gore: Man shot in the leg, Man drowning, Scene of men being shot.blood is seen most throughout the film
Profanity: pretty strong but nothing over 18 cert
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Smoking is being seen by some cast members
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Throughout the film, there are a few intense moments and dramatic scene of cat and mouse as tension builds in combat.
Story: An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy Seals to rescue the Russian president, who has been kidnapped by a rogue general.
Likes: Reading some of the reviews for this film just boggle the mind, I know people entitled to an opinion but come on what were they expect an Oscar-winning performance film? This is actually how a war style thriller should be and a well written one at that.
This film takes it time to build up the tension, it does it well especially when thing start to build up you get a sense of world war 3 is about to happen, it all starts with a simple unknown attack on a Russian and American sub, from there this film kick in to overdrive and the tension builds between the Russian and American naval feet that give you a real sense of something bad is about to happen..
What we're given from this is an edge of your seat Suspense thriller that a cross between Hunt for Red October and Black ops neal seal mixture in this story with a solid ground movie that believable and intense throughout.
The film keeps the audience entertained as well as solid performances from all involved in the film, this is the best thriller ive seen in a while, especial when you have season actors like Gary Oldman and late Michael Nyqvist (R.I.P) who never got to see this film hit the cinema, who sadly passed away last year June 27, 2017, at the age 56.
As wartime, cold war era type of films go this is really good, not only with it cinematography with underwater shots of the submarines with great realistic CGI with tension build ups trying to run silence with the sudden moment that could put them in hot water really adds tension which gets you engaged in the film.
When you put Gerard Butler in the right role he shows just how much of a good actor he truly is, with a solid performance from Common and Linda Cardellini with Oldman with his brilliant acting with a dynamic flair, Hunter-killer is a must to see if you love thrillers.
Dislikes: Though the film is great, it's not something we haven't seen before which most audience will probably say the film was ok, which might go against it, but it's a refreshing film that no a comic book film in the cinema.
Overall: Solid written story, Solid performances from all the actor and actress, good action scenes and really intense and edge of your seat moments, a must to watch.
Rating: 5 out of 5 for Entertainment / 9 out of 10 for Solid written story.
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