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Andrew M @RT60078562 Aug 5, 2025 Again critics get it wrong a very good film and definitely needs watching 5stars See more

isla s @RT89656869 Sep 3, 2022 This is very much a gritty, urban British crime drama centering on said veteran trying to infiltrate a cell of terrorists. There is a fair bit of shaky camerawork present, which may (or may not) bother you but I felt it did well in terms of feeling quite looming, atmosphere wise. Its probably not best for anyone especially squeamish, as there are some scenes involving violence which I flinched a little at, although I won't go into details so as not to provide spoilers. Its reasonably well paced and a pretty decent British crime action film. I'd say the best elements are the performances, given I wasn't familiar with the main names and the feeling of looming tension throughout. There are some not bad special effects too, so overall, its not a bad film, even though there are unanswered questions and it ends somewhat suddenly. Its probably a little too bleak and gritty to suit everyone but if this sounds of interest and the fact it doesn't answer all the questions raised in the plot doesn't concern you, then I'd recommend it, yes. See more

Sep 26, 2018 If you can ignore the confusing and disjoint plot it is worth watching just to see all those bad guys wasted. Poor Tony is as good as dead too many times and long before his predictable end, but what the heck! See more

Jan 7, 2018 I can't tell if the plot is hard to follow or its just boring and the ending is a let down with plenty of forgettable characters. The action scenes and gun fight at the end are great but like I said the ending kills it but this could be because they didn't have budget to do it justice. See more

Jan 2, 2016 Another brooding movie, but form the UK, good acting however as I liked it, but agree with the critics, just takes too long to get moving with a number of side plots never explained. See more

Sep 18, 2015 Toby Kebbell plays a returned veteran from Afghanistan who discovers there is a conspiracy with the local hood drug dealers working with the local intelligence bureau. I like Toby Kebbell, he's a good British actor, ever since I saw him in Dead Man's Shoes, and he is good here also. This is a good action film, it can get a bit convoluted at times, but, in the end it entertains, with the final 20 minutes being quite intense, even if it is a predictable final scene. Good film. See more

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