Land of Bad delivers high-octane action and strong performances in a gripping military thriller.
A Rookie Drone Pilot and His Team Fight for Survival
Land of Bad is a military action thriller that follows a US Army special forces unit ambushed during a mission. Their only hope lies with a remote Air Force drone pilot, Eddie “Reaper” Grimm (Russell Crowe), who must guide them through a brutal 48-hour battle for survival.
Director and Writers
Director: William Eubank
Writers: David Frigerio, William Eubank
Cast
Stars:
- Russell Crowe
- Liam Hemsworth
- Luke Hemsworth
- Ricky Whittle
- Milo Ventimiglia
A Standout Action Thriller
The year is already filled with strong action movies from all around the world, and one of the standout under-the-radar entries just got added to Netflix. Land of Bad, a military action thriller starring Russell Crowe and the Hemsworth brothers, is a tense thrill ride with strong character beats and a typically grumpy Crowe performance.
Rescue Mission Gone Wrong
After a rescue mission in the Philippines goes wrong, a drone pilot, played by Russell Crowe, is tasked with aiding his endangered team on the ground. Faced with army bureaucracy and a recurring bit where he gets exasperated by other soldiers at his base watching March Madness, Crowe’s drone pilot does everything he can to help his team from thousands of miles away. Meanwhile, the team faces hostile forces in their attempts to escape the jungle.
Direction and Execution
From Underwater director William Eubank, Land of Bad is a straightforward genre exercise that prioritizes strong execution over rewriting the book. The action sequences, largely shootouts mixed with some drone warfare, are tense and thrilling, with impressive set pieces on a modest $18.7 million budget.
Performances
The Hemsworth brothers are both strong, especially Liam, who co-leads the movie with Crowe. Milo Ventimiglia is very convincing as a special forces soldier, and Crowe excels as the desk-bound drone pilot Eddie “Reaper” Grimm, showing both frustration towards his superiors and pure dedication to his team. It’s another fun, offbeat, cranky role for Crowe in a stage of his career where he’s embracing such characters.
More Action, Less Contemplation
Land of Bad is a straightforward genre film that prioritizes action over philosophical exploration of war. If you’re looking for a thought-provoking war drama, this might not be the movie for you. However, if you crave a tense and exciting military thriller with strong characters and impressive action sequences, Land of Bad is definitely worth checking out.
IMDb Rating
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
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