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During the final stage of Army Ranger selection, trainees face a giant otherworldly killing machine. Rated MA 15+. Reviews note burnt and dismembered bodies, explosions and relentless f-word dialogue throughout the survival fight. Lean action spectacle with Predator-style energy for mature viewers.
Uplifting themes
Team loyalty and refusing to quit drive the survivors, though the tone stays grim The lead engineer shows quiet leadership under pressure, but most roles are interchangeable soldiers
Story (may spoil tone)
On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.
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Violence Gunfire, explosions, alien attacks and dismembered bodies mark a brutal…
Gunfire, explosions, alien attacks and dismembered bodies mark a brutal wilderness survival mission
Language Near-constant f-word, s-word and military insults from training through…
Near-constant f-word, s-word and military insults from training through the final firefight
Frightening Stalking machine, night forest chases and mounting casualties create su…
Stalking machine, night forest chases and mounting casualties create sustained sci-fi dread
Bullying / discrimination Cruel Ranger trainers and hazing appear in training sequences
Cruel Ranger trainers and hazing appear in training sequences
Gore / death / weapons Burned remains, blood and mechanical slaughter accompany the robot's ra…
Burned remains, blood and mechanical slaughter accompany the robot's rampage
Dangerous behaviour Extreme Ranger training and river-crossing stunts appear as part of mil…
Extreme Ranger training and river-crossing stunts appear as part of military selection
Mental health Insomnia and therapy after loss surface in the aftermath
Insomnia and therapy after loss surface in the aftermath
Grief / bereavement A brother's death continues to haunt the lead
A brother's death continues to haunt the lead
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Ranger candidates use numbers instead of names. What does that say about how the military treats identity?
- The team motto is about not quitting. When does perseverance help, and when does it put people in danger?
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