Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Review: Are you looking for a blend of modern day military action coupled with feasible sci-fi and a touch of the supernatural? You will not be disappointed. Position a highly trained spec-ops team in a counter insurgency situation, within a European city, and introduce a lethal foe impartial to flags and ideals - one outside of the visible light spectrum. All parties quickly learn that their training and weapons are practically useless against these, seemingly indestructible, new players. Has the enemy deployed the ultimate secret weapon? Is it advanced tech? Or is it the supernatural? Unconventional warfare takes on a whole new meaning.
The package comes excellently done; with superb acting, directing and editing. The science is believable (gone are the days of the faulty science of such notorious movies as The Core). This is not your usual "good guys versus bad guys" action flick. It is engaging, entertaining and creatively stimulating. Think of the tense urban warfare setting of 'Black Hawk Down', in the atmosphere of utter hopelessness delivered in 'The darkest hours'. Each moment builds up to a very satisfying end, with its futuristic appearance and a thought-provoking sign-off, technology transfer and reverse engineering.
Thumbs up to Director Nic Mathieu, this visual masterpiece deserves a 4 out of 5 stars.
By RAZOR
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