Ambush War Film From Director Taken
French director Pierre Morel
is famous for a series of films such as Taken (2008), From Paris with Love
(2010) and Peppermint (2018). Now, the 58-year-old man is directing a war film
called Al Kameen (الكمين in Arabic, which means The Ambush). The film, which is
based on the true story of an ambush situation involving Emirates soldiers
against rebels, is listed as an Arabic-language film and the film produced by
the United Arab Emirates with the highest box office revenue of all time in the
UAE.
The script itself was
written by Brandon Birtell (Fast & Furious 7) and Kurtis Birtell (Every
Other Weekend), both of whom produced the war documentary Medal of Honor
(Netflix). Perhaps it was this background that convinced Morel to work with the
Birtell brothers. What's the movie like?
Edgy Gritty Action
At the end of 2018 UAE
military soldiers were deployed to help distribute food and medicine to
communities affected by violent insurgent attacks. The soldiers based in Mocha
undergo routine patrols every day. But on one fateful day, they were ambushed
by rebels while on patrol. Ali Al-Mismari (Marwan Abdulla Saleh), Bilal Al
Saadi (Khalifa Al Jassem) and Al Hindasi (Mohammed Ahmed) are now trapped in
their patrol vehicle.
Surrounded by militant
rebels with RPG bombardments and firearms, the three try to escape the
situation. But unlucky, the car can not be moved, the communication system is
down and the rebels are getting closer. One of the RPGs that attacked had
finally managed to injure them, now all they could do was hold out until help
arrived.
At the base, the commander
received information about the condition of the three soldiers who were on
patrol. He immediately sent reinforcements from both land and air. But the
distance from the base to the location is one hour, will they be able to save
Ali, Bilal and Hindasi??
All Star UAE
One of the interesting
things about this film produced by AGC Studios & Image Nation Abu Dhabi is
the fact that the entire film was shot in the United Arab Emirates with
actresses who are also from the UAE. This 1 hour 42 minute film is full in
Arabic. The film itself is quite immersive and is able to make the audience
feel they are really there and in a precarious situation.
The war plot may not easily
appeal to an audience who doesn't have an emotional connection to the
background of this type of film. However, for those who like war action films,
The Ambush could be an interesting film to watch. Especially if you are not
afraid to see bloody or injured scenes. Because the special effects that are
displayed feel very realistic.
Of course the cinematography
of this film is quite capable, especially if you look at the shot by shot at
the beginning of the ambush. Not to mention the acting of the actors and
actresses who are able to make the audience get carried away, whether it's
tense, happy, or sad. Don't forget to prepare tissues, there are many scenes
that make you sad and angry. So, don't forget to watch The Ambush at the
cinema! To find out the schedule for The Ambush, you can follow Twitter or IG
Cinema 21. Have fun!
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The Ambush Release Date: When was the film released?
The Ambush was a Limited release in 2022 on Friday, October 28, 2022. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Till, Prey for the Devil and Call Jane.
As a Limited release, The Ambush will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
THE AMBUSH REVIEW : A TELLING PORTRAIT OF A DRAMATIC
RESCUE MISSION IN YEMEN
Critic's
Rating: 4.0/5
Story: A
handful of Emirati soldiers pull off a daring rescue mission when their patrol
vehicle is suddenly ambushed by a hostile enemy in Yemen.
Review: War films are always difficult
to make and watch, because they are a depiction of the real events and as a viewer
you know that the death and destruction on the screen is all too real. Director
Pierre Morel’s elaborate and intricate film transports you into the war-torn
Yemen’s Mocha where a bunch of Emirati soldiers have been ambushed by a very
hostile enemy, who knows the harsh terrain only too well. They have a definite
advantage over the Emiratis, who are holed up inside their super strong combat
vehicle which is the only thing standing between them and certain death. It’s a
hopeless situation with depleting ammo and injured soldiers but their team
isn’t ready to give up on them. As the enemy fires from all sides and adopts
every treacherous means possible to attack the Emirati soldiers, the United
Arab Emirates army pulls out all stops to rescue its men.
The film begins with a short explainer voice-over that puts the war situation
into perspective. And very soon, writers Brandon Birtell and Kurtis Birtell up
the ante with the narrative jumping into all the action that seems extremely
well-coordinated, deftly picturised and truly convincing. The entire screenplay
is pretty much based in a single location – the arid mountains of Yemen with an
unforgiving sun beating down, making the operation even more difficult. As a
viewer, you feel the urgency and the conviction in Morel’s storytelling that
remains focused on the events of the day without digressing into any
unnecessary distractions.
The makers pull off a brilliant feat by recreating the rescue operation with
amazing detail. The production values shine through depicting the high-tech and
extremely sturdy combat vehicles and state of the art operations of the UAE
army that is fully equipped to deal with any kind of eventuality on the enemy
land. This lends the film its credibility that is further enhanced with honest
and retrained performances from the lead cast. The background score is equally
effective in emotional as well as high-octane action scenes.
Pierre Morel successfully recreates a telling portrait of war depicting a day
in the life of the soldiers, who are in the war-torn Yemen for providing aid to
the innocent civilians. ‘The Ambush’ grips your attention from the word go and
never lets it slip.
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
Our overall critic’s rating is not an average
of the sub scores below.
Direction
Dialogues:
Screenplay:
Action:
Visual appeal:
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