"49"

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"49" doesn't quite make the grade as a military action thriller. The core concept of rescuing hostages held by a terrorist group, in this case ISIS, is not unfamiliar. It starts out well, building a credible back story but then undermines its credibility, with a gun play, fight scene, that's poorly choreographed and wholly unbelievable. The rest of the film feels a little lacklustre thereafter, as any sense of realism is gone. Its a shame too, as the acting is convincing, as is the narrative, core premise and sets. In summary, a fundamentally limited watch, that would have been better off focusing on espionage and stealth, rather than trying to "go Rambo".

After ISIS invaded Mosul on June 11, 2014, the Turkish consulate was stormed, where the terrorists managed to capture 49 people. The Turkish intelligence service now faces a difficult task: saving its citizens from the attack of people who are not willing to act sensibly.