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AGE OF HEROES is an all-guns-blazing, World War II action film based on the incredible true story of the British special ops division 30 Commando, starring Sean Bean and Danny Dyer. Following the first mission of this elite unit, formed by 'James Bond' author Ian Fleming and a precursor to the modern day SAS, AGE OF HEROES' 30 Commando take on the might of the Fuhrer's armed forces in a thrilling life-or-death operation.
The film follows the exploits of Corporal Rains (Dyer) as he is inducted into Fleming's newly formed 30 Commando, where he and the rest of the platoon are put through intensive training under the watchful eye of Sean Bean's Major Jones. Their skills and endurance are pushed to the limit as they prepare for their first highly classified and dangerous mission: to parachute into occupied Norway and capture vital radar technology that is key to winning the war. But the plan goes spectacularly wrong, and the commandos find themselves in a pitched battle to reach the border as vicious Nazi Commander Teichman (Eric Madsen) and the Germans' deadly 5th Alpine Division tighten the noose.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In 1940, Major Jones is assigned to assemble an 8-men commando team to travel to Norway with specialist Roger Rollright to meet the agent Beowulf and destroy the German Freyo Station and steal German state-of-the-art technology of Radio Direction Finding (RDF) in Operation Grendel. Jones travels to the Dashwood Military Prison to bring the soldier Brightling and he brings also the insubordinate Corporal Bob Rains; then the commando team heads to Scotland to be trained. When they fly to Norway, they are discovered and the plane crashes. Six members of the military unit and the specialist survive the attack. After the assignment, the naval pickup is not possible and the survivors without supply and little ammunition need to walk to Sweden in a dangerous journey through a land occupied by German forces. ...Age of Heroes (2011)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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If you're a war film fan, especially British war films, you're better off doing all those odd jobs you have been putting off rather than watch this film. It has all been said on these reviews, but to recap - shallow characters you don't get to know or want to know, poor plotline, dubious military advice and an ending that looks like they ran out of money and the meter cut out. Like reviewer Brumster, as an ex-military chap, I am still waiting patiently for the return of the Great British War film! We seem to have a long wait! Considering the real quality European war films of late, it is a shame this director didn't take a leaf out of their book, could have been a whole lot better. Really aimed at the teen market.
On an end note - to the military advisors, please see how a set of '37 webbing is worn and how WW2 Brits patrolled with weapons...and I did think Sean looked smart in his 1949 battledress blouse, the war finished in 1945, 'nuff said.
On an end note - to the military advisors, please see how a set of '37 webbing is worn and how WW2 Brits patrolled with weapons...and I did think Sean looked smart in his 1949 battledress blouse, the war finished in 1945, 'nuff said.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Interesting film, very good (real life) story line but poorly told. Did not do justice to the real life hero's, have seen better.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Age of Heroes follows Corporal Rains (Danny Dyer - Football Factory) as he joins the newly created 30 Commando Unit, helmed by the gruff Major Jones (Sean Bean - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring). They are tasked with capturing the latest in Nazi Range Distance Finding (that's radar to you & I) technology under the pretence of an assault on a Freya station, deep in the Norwegian mountains. New to the unit, will Corporal Rains prove himself worth his salt?
This is a WWII movie that feels very much like the classic Where Eagles Dare with an elite group of soldiers braving the snowy-wastes to achieve an improbable objective against the odds. Sean Bean carries the acting in this film with his surly but affable Major Jones, whilst Danny Dyer provides a decent rendition of a rough-around-the-edges soldier. Although he probably could of done with toning down the mockney accent at one of two points, it's a good performance.
The film is beautifully shot as they train on the moors of Scotland and then trek the Norwegian mountains but is let down by a rather dodgy piece of CGI towards the end and in one or two points the low-budget really is obvious. The film also ends rather abruptly, with very little explanation of the outcome of the mission or the fate of the survivors.
If you like war movies you'll love this, with Danny Dyer performing above average this is a great Sunday afternoon film. Recommended!
This is a WWII movie that feels very much like the classic Where Eagles Dare with an elite group of soldiers braving the snowy-wastes to achieve an improbable objective against the odds. Sean Bean carries the acting in this film with his surly but affable Major Jones, whilst Danny Dyer provides a decent rendition of a rough-around-the-edges soldier. Although he probably could of done with toning down the mockney accent at one of two points, it's a good performance.
The film is beautifully shot as they train on the moors of Scotland and then trek the Norwegian mountains but is let down by a rather dodgy piece of CGI towards the end and in one or two points the low-budget really is obvious. The film also ends rather abruptly, with very little explanation of the outcome of the mission or the fate of the survivors.
If you like war movies you'll love this, with Danny Dyer performing above average this is a great Sunday afternoon film. Recommended!
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We dont make em like we used to
I wasnt expecting a great film after reading a few reviews and I wasnt pleasantly surprised either. What was irritating was the feeling that with a little more thought and better... Read more
Published 3 days ago by MarkyDM
I should have read the signs
I should have read the signs. The last film I saw featuring both Sean Bean and Danny Dyer (COYI) was "Outlaw" so I only have myself to blame, but i am a sucker for war films. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Faustino
age of heroes
i found this film to lack any motivation which was a let for a film that has sean bean in it.it seemed a cheaply made film very big let down.
Published 1 month ago by lesley
Almost a very good movie.
This movie has a good story and suspense, great cast, action sequences and outside locations, but it just seemed to unravel in the last 10 minutes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr Bruce Gaydon
Waste of money
Having loved the whole commando concept since being a boy, I was looking forward to this film greatly.. Only to be immensely disappointed! Garbage acting! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Arryj
dont waste your money.
Danny cannot act. it is painful to see him try. they would have had more luck dressing a monkey.... from what i can see... they did. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. L. Scott
A danny dyer movie
Although this has Sean Bean in it, Danny dyer is also touted as the main star, need anything else be said? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. A. Humphrey
Just about the level Bean & Dyer have sunk to!
Other than Bean,Dyer and D'Arcy I have to say that I didn't know a single other actor in this film which was fine because that very often turns out for the best and you get a good... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Patrick H. Williams
Act like Danny Dyer......
.....(i.e. turn off your brain), sit down, relax, and enjoy. Don't take it too seriously and it's quite good fun. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. W. Gill-collis
ending rushed
i thought it was an ok film, but was ruined by the ending, it was rushed, at first i thought i must have had a problem with the dvd.
Published 6 months ago by mick
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