Liam Neeson fails to add value to this heavy-handed South Korean war film.
As a film about the political intricacies of the Korean war, it’s an utter failure but as a boys’ own adventure romp, full of gunfire and explosions, it just about passes muster.
Liam Neeson’s silly performance is a low point in a spy movie that mars a fascinating real-life story.
The true story of a revered general instigating one of the most daring ploys in military history might seem like the perfect vehicle for Liam Neeson to return to more serious fare, but even he cannot breathe life into some truly terrible dialogue. It’s left to the Korean actors to save the day.
With violent skirmishes and acts of self-sacrifice, actions speak louder than words in this simplistic but effective patriotic epic.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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