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Special Forces

Overview

Genre :

Drama, Thriller

Release Date :

October 12, 2012 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

Stephane Rybojad

Starring :

Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Denis Menochet, Benoit Magimel, Raphael Personnaz, Tcheky Karyo

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  1 of 5 [Rate It]

1.5 of 5

“..the performance scale operates in shades of combat shoutiness, manly wryness and wounded suffering..”
by Robert Abele [Los Angeles Times]
2 of 5

“..the film works best when it slows down..”
by Elizabeth Weitzman [New York Daily News]
2 of 5

“..dedicated to French servicemen and wartime journalists, "Special Forces" aims to inspire but ends up wallowing in melodrama..”
by Andy Webster [New York Times]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Chris Packham [Village Voice]

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