Operation War Thunder

Basically, if you're setting yourself up to watch your big Friday/Saturday night movie, this isn't the one to go for. Indeed, I'd give it a miss on several other days as well. Although, on one of those days when you're bored stiff, you've somehow managed to watch everything else that you fancied and this is the only thing available, then give it a go. The acting of smaller part players is quite laughable, the plot - dodgy though it is - is distinct madness, and many other aspects are also pretty grim.

However, on the plus side, it does contain several proper good laughs, the main two actors are not terrible, and in general, it has a quintessential charm that garage made movies can sometimes have.

Overall, far from the worst thing I've seen and given the budget of what looks to be about three hundred quid, not a bad job.

I gave this film a whirl after seeing the directors previous film 'The Shimian' back when it was released in 2022 and I wanted to see how this film compares in quality, and how they have improved.

I was thoroughly impressed by the craftsmanship of 'Operation War Thunder'. Working with a small budget and a relatively small crew, I believe that they managed to create a film that had a great use of humour, serious themes and I found myself genuinely enjoying how charming it was.

It's one of those movies where you can watch and see just how much fun the crew had when orchestrating the production. Give it a whirl if you have some free time.

This low budget comedy appeared on my Prime so I watched the trailer and thought I'd give it a go. I can't say I've seen many super low budget movies but this one had charm, or at least enough charm to keep me watching to the end.

The story is basic, two brothers (played by two actors I've never heard of but do a decent enough job) who don't get on returning to their childhood home to find the will of their recently deceased father. But once there, they are threatened by something that means they have to put their differences aside and work together to survive.

There are some actual laugh out loud moments from start to finish and you can tell the film has tried to inject some caring moments around the comedy. I'm a sucker for British humour and this film certainly has that which might not appeal to some.

The footage is shot nice enough, although it's clear it's not up to Hollywood movie standard and some of the acting is questionable from the actors in smaller roles which I found myself laughing at rather than with.

Overall if you have low expectations for low budget movies, this one might surprise you.

Write a role for yourself so you can act the lines you wrote and then attempt to direct the wreck you created. A very very bad idea.

NO NO NO NO

Act or Write or Direct.

Don't do all three or the result is this thing you call a movie that you or your crew gave a 10/10 score.

Its not a 10 and you know it, so why are you wanna be "I can be everything" kids think you can write act and direct at the same time?

120 Million dollars down the drain is the cost of that lesson to Francis Ford Coppola, ever hear of him? Rather than stick to directing which is what he is good at, he thought one morning, oh wait, I can write! And write he did, a wreck and a flop worth 120 million dollars.

Please guys stick to one career path and save your poor audience the agony of sitting through films that then you get friends and crew to grade at 10/10 when a 2 is best you can muster.

Stick to one field of work.

Operation War Thunder is a brilliantly chaotic mix of drama, comedy, and sci-fi horror that will have you laughing, cringing, and gripping your seat all at once all with an "I'm not gonna cry" lump in your throat.

The story follows estranged brothers Gary and Tommy Pratt, who reunite after their father's death to locate his will. What they find instead is a lot worse: long-buried family tensions, a suspiciously enthusiastic muesli-loving neighbour, a CB. Radio weirdo and, of course, a visitor from another planet.

What makes this film stand out is how it tackles serious issues like grief, mental health, bullying , and complex family dynamics, all while never losing its sense of humour. One moment you're laughing at the absurdity of the brothers' bickering, and the next, you're sucked heart wrenching drama. Then into gripping sci-if action and repeat. .. It's a wild ride, and just when you think things can't get weirder-they do.

Equal parts heartwarming ,gripping and hilarious, Operation War Thunder is a must-watch! I loved every minute of it ...