Ambush (2023 film)
| Ambush | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mark Earl Burman |
| Written by | Mark Earl Burman Michael McClung Johnny Lozano Dillon Slack |
| Produced by | Mark Earl Burman |
| Starring | Jonathan Rhys Meyers Connor Paolo Aaron Eckhart |
| Cinematography | Dan Frantz |
| Edited by | Matthew Cassel |
| Music by | We Are Dark Angels |
| Distributed by | Saban Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ambush is a 2023 American war action thriller written by Mark Earl Burman, Michael McClung, Johnny Lozano, and Dillon Slack, directed by Burman and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Connor Paolo, and Aaron Eckhart.
Cast
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Miller
- Connor Paolo as Ackerman
- Jason Genao as Boyd
- Aaron Eckhart as Capitaine Drummond
Release
The film was released in theaters, on demand, and on digital on February 24, 2023.[1]
Reception
The film has a 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on twelve reviews.[2]
Todd Gilchrist of Variety gave the film a positive review, writing, "Nevertheless smarter and more entertaining than one might expect from a small-scale, outwardly familiar story like this, Ambush feels like a throwback — mostly in a good way — to the ‘Namsploitation films that companies like Cannon churned out in the 1980s, when stories about the war were at their most commercially popular."[3]
Julian Roman of MovieWeb gave the film a negative review, writing, "The film vacillates between gritty combat, the brotherhood of soldiers, and a labored plot with critical issues. Pacing also becomes a factor during a prolonged and indiscernible subterranean second act."[4]
References
- ^ Villei, Matt (February 16, 2023). "Aaron Eckhart Is Debriefed on a Deadly 'Ambush' in New Clip [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "Ambush". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Gilchrist, Todd (February 24, 2023). "'Ambush' Review: Movie Stars Steal Foot Soldiers' Valor". Variety. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Roman, Julian (February 21, 2023). "Ambush Review: A Muddled Account of the Vietnam War". MovieWeb. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
External links
- Ambush at IMDb
- Ambush at Rotten Tomatoes