Kilo Two Bravo (2014)

Drama, Thriller, Adventure

Director: Paul Katis
Writer: Tom Williams
Starring: David Elliot, Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle, Benjamin O'Mahony

"A film about bravery, courage, heroism and the ultimate sacrifice."

"FUBAR" is what best describes the story of Kilo Two Bravo a.k.a. Kajaki (the original British title), a war movie that depicts a real-life incident that happened in 2006, involving a small group of British soldiers deployed in Afghanistan that get trapped in an unmarked minefield in a dried-up riverbed left by the Soviets back in the 1980s. After one of the soldiers of the squad sent out to neutralize a Taliban roadblock detonates a landmine, a chain reaction of horror and heroism is set off, as the others engage in a desperate and increasingly dramatic rescue mission, fighting an unseen, unpredictable and deadly enemy.

Dealing with a part of war that is less seen in films, Kilo Two Bravo is one of the most intense anti-war movies out there. The action is really intense and sometimes hard to watch - it is extremely graphic concerning battle injuries and the desperation reaches critical levels at times. With extremely fine ensemble performances by the no-name cast, this little low-budget gem is a rare and incredibly well executed film about the physical and emotional traumas of war, that keeps its audience pinned to the edge of its seat.

Plot summary from IMDb: Kajaki Dam 2006. A company of young British soldiers encounter an unexpected, terrifying enemy. A dried-out river bed, and under every step the possibility of an anti-personnel mine. A mine that could cost you your leg - or your life.

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations.
Runtime: 108 min
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