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An elite team of French commandos is sent to Afghanistan to rescue a kidnapped journalist in this action thriller starring Diane Kruger. After French reporter Elsa (Kruger) is taken hostage by insurgents working for Taliban leader Zaief (Raz Degan), a rescue team of commandos led by Kovax (Djimon Hounsou) is parachuted into enemy territory. All goes surprisingly well, with the team members managing to locate and free Elsa without many mishaps. But when their radio is subsequently destroyed in a firefight, they quickly find themselves in a desperate fight for survival, as they try to outrun their pursuers through the mountains of the Hindu Kush.
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In Afghanistan war correspondent Elsa Casanova (Diane Kruger Inglorious Basterds) is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit led by SGT Kovax (Djimon Hounsou Blood Diamond) is dispatched to free her. When they storm the compound where Elsa is being held captive and rescue her, the Special Forces team must get her to safety. However when their initial extraction is compromised the soldiers and Elsa are forced to flee from the relentless pursuit of hostile Taliban soldiers. With no choice but to take a path through the mountains they must battle the elements as well as their deadly pursuers to get Elsa and the team to safety. ...Special Forces (2011) ( Forces spéciales ) (Blu-Ray)
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Trev-R
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
In French with English subtitles and some English dialogue, this film was made with the co-operation of the French Special Forces and is a straight shoot without any CGI. It is very entertaining and the story is fairly believable. The action flows from scene to scene and is realistic. If you enjoy good old fashioned shoot em up action films you are going to love this. The actors underwent training with the French Commandos and French Commandos were used as extras in the opening part of the film.
There are some good extras including a very detailed documentary about the making of the film, this includes preparation, training, scene location and the actual shoot.
A great film for a Sunday afternoon or with your mates and a few beers.
There are some good extras including a very detailed documentary about the making of the film, this includes preparation, training, scene location and the actual shoot.
A great film for a Sunday afternoon or with your mates and a few beers.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you are looking for an action film that isn't completely shot through with Hollywood cliches then this comes close.
With a mix of English and French (mostly French), this film follows a group of French commandos who look to rescue a female war report (Diane Kruger) who has been captured by the Taliban because she wrote nasty things about one of their leaders.
If you are looking for a film that digs into the political, social complexities of fighting a war in Afghanistan, then this isn't going to be that film. This is shot by a director whose experience is based on filming documentaries about, surprise surprise (said in French), the Special Forces. So much of the film really focuses on the Special Forces.
There are a couple of layers of social commentary camouflage but they are thin and don't hide the fact that this mostly an action film about the Special forces.
There are also a couple of holes in regards to plot. I still didn't understand why the commandos didn't get picked up after the rescue (this isn't a spoiler). But had they got picked up, it would have made for a very short film.
Not a bad film by any means - a nice change from the extremely predictable HOllywood nonsense. If you're looking for a good film for a boys night in or a lazy Sunday afternoon without girls then this would be worth watching.
Hope that helps.
With a mix of English and French (mostly French), this film follows a group of French commandos who look to rescue a female war report (Diane Kruger) who has been captured by the Taliban because she wrote nasty things about one of their leaders.
If you are looking for a film that digs into the political, social complexities of fighting a war in Afghanistan, then this isn't going to be that film. This is shot by a director whose experience is based on filming documentaries about, surprise surprise (said in French), the Special Forces. So much of the film really focuses on the Special Forces.
There are a couple of layers of social commentary camouflage but they are thin and don't hide the fact that this mostly an action film about the Special forces.
There are also a couple of holes in regards to plot. I still didn't understand why the commandos didn't get picked up after the rescue (this isn't a spoiler). But had they got picked up, it would have made for a very short film.
Not a bad film by any means - a nice change from the extremely predictable HOllywood nonsense. If you're looking for a good film for a boys night in or a lazy Sunday afternoon without girls then this would be worth watching.
Hope that helps.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Harj
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was very pleasently suprised by this film. Orginally streamed it from Lovefilm and had to purchase it afterwards. A good, realistic story sees a team of French spec ops battling the Taliban after rescuing a jounalist. The beauty of this film is that you really feel for each of the characters and I must say that I was almost in tears at the end.
Some excellent full on action scenes that are a must see and refreshingly this is a French film with both French and English spoken by the characters. This is a bonus as it is not the usual Gung Ho US films that you usually see.
A must see for any action fan.
Some excellent full on action scenes that are a must see and refreshingly this is a French film with both French and English spoken by the characters. This is a bonus as it is not the usual Gung Ho US films that you usually see.
A must see for any action fan.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Fallguy
Format:DVD
Okay, as SF movies go this was by far much better that rubbish such as Act of Valour, Navy Seals, Behind Enemy Lines 2 etc. Yes, there are a few things which are questionable such as when Kovax and the rest of the SF soldiers arrive at their FOB in Afghan as for those of you will see and any of you who have been there, riding around on a motorbike with kids on it, anywhere in Afghan, particularly if you're a member of ISAF just wouldn't happen but, the movie was good, the action was good and, as I saw earlier in a review, those French troops were not impervious to bullets, if you are trained well it is amazing what can come of it; its a known fact that French Special Forces are amongst the best in the world.
Am not saying there are some instances where you don't question the film but, its a hulliva lot better than your standard Hollywood SF (Special Forces) BS (sure I don't need to put that in brackets) where everything contained in the film is just totally...unreal, as I said...BS.
Just remember folks, a lot of the soldiering and battle scenes by these guys in this film is possible, particularly with the right training; to drive your enemy back, even if they outnumber you is to take the fight to them.
Enjoy the film but remember, it is just a film.
Cheers, out...
Am not saying there are some instances where you don't question the film but, its a hulliva lot better than your standard Hollywood SF (Special Forces) BS (sure I don't need to put that in brackets) where everything contained in the film is just totally...unreal, as I said...BS.
Just remember folks, a lot of the soldiering and battle scenes by these guys in this film is possible, particularly with the right training; to drive your enemy back, even if they outnumber you is to take the fight to them.
Enjoy the film but remember, it is just a film.
Cheers, out...
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I enjoyed this film despite some mixed reviews. If you like 'Tears Of The Sun' or the 'Bravo Two Zero' story then you will enjoy this. The film looks and sounds amazing on Bluray. A great bit of entertainment that holds up to repeat viewings. Enjoy it for what it is - pure escapist entertainment.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Hemesh Alles
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoyed watching this film.It started off well (great opening sequence) but then got silly.Special forces soldiers making emotional decisions and ignoring the mission to engage the enemy who are slaughtering villagers!!Falling in love with the hostage!Do real french special forces behave this way?I would think they are much harder..However the film is worth seeing .Great location shots ,music predicatable(film makers are becoming lazy using the same wailing singing,post-Gladiator).Plot predictable.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Batsy
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great story, magnificent locations and excellent action, this is one of the best war films of 2011, just because it is in French with English subtitles don't be put off. This is certainly on par with Acts Of Valour but actors play the parts and not real navy seals as in Acts Of Valour.The film was shot on location and adds to the authenticity of an excellent stand out film, don't miss out ,based on true events and up to date this is a must see film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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An Amazing film full of action but also showing the human side of conflict. I don't normally like sub-titled films but this is a defanate must see
Published 20 days ago by SR KOZARYN-VOLKNER
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THIS FILM WAS EXCELLENT TRUELLY ENJOYED IT,.....THE DILIVERY OF THIS DVD WAS SUPER FAST AND THE QUALITY WAS EXCELLENT....I WOULD USE THIS SELLER AGAIN
Published 23 days ago by carla
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this movie.
For me, one of the best action movies of its type. Just awesome. And not a famous American actor in sight!!!!!
Published 25 days ago by Waspie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Action
Didn't expect much but great action film,albeit in French with subtitles some times and English spoken other times,very realistic too,really gripped me from start to finish,very... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Special Forces
A really good film, it makes you proud we have great soldiers who know how to fight for freedom and democracy.
Published 3 months ago by M. Ellwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Film
Fantastic film and no flag waving of the U.S.A. and how they're saving the world just a great war film about special forces which makes you think!
Published 3 months ago by M. G. Woolfe
3.0 out of 5 stars
two main let downs
First of all, the story of the movie is good and most of the scenes is very realistic. The problem is that the movie has two main mistakes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kazuza
5.0 out of 5 stars
Action movies
Awesome movie. Don't know it has not had more reviews?
Subtitles are a pain but they are well worth putting up with. Give the movie 20 minutes to get going and you'll love it. Read more
Subtitles are a pain but they are well worth putting up with. Give the movie 20 minutes to get going and you'll love it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by William Miller
2.0 out of 5 stars
Weak story
It really makes you wonder how they spend so much money
on films like this and have such simple-minded and foolish stories? Read more
on films like this and have such simple-minded and foolish stories? Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wolfgang
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Very good film, realistic too- not just some ad for the military. The royal navy are in safe hands if they work with these guys!
Published 7 months ago by Joyika
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