jamie-walker10
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He Who Dares is a low budget, British actioner which has been described as a cross between The Raid and Die Hard. I can see why as it takes place pretty much in the one confined location, to try and create an atmosphere of tension; but that is really where any similarities end.
The movie belongs to the villain Holt, played by Simon Philips and that's simply because he's on screen more than any other character. He's hilariously over the top and the fact that he keeps killing people every two seconds removes any real sense of threat where you're almost cheering him on. He also has the best lines and just chews the scenery.
Our SAS heroes manage to infiltrate the bad guy's underground stronghold, where they are holding the Prime Minister's daughter hostage.
My main problem with this is the sheer lack of any character development for the SAS team and the fact that they all die so easily. Aren't the SAS supposed to be, y'know... good? They seem to have no tactics at all and just charge in, getting taken out one by one.
The only team member of the SAS we get to see on screen for any length of time is Christopher Lowe (Tom Benedict Knight); he's in the middle of proposing to his girlfriend when he's called out with his squad to save the day. He's also the head of the group and ends up being the only survivor.
He's the most likeable cast member but I would have liked a more satisfying final battle with him and Holt, which felt like a missed opportunity.
The movie belongs to the villain Holt, played by Simon Philips and that's simply because he's on screen more than any other character. He's hilariously over the top and the fact that he keeps killing people every two seconds removes any real sense of threat where you're almost cheering him on. He also has the best lines and just chews the scenery.
Our SAS heroes manage to infiltrate the bad guy's underground stronghold, where they are holding the Prime Minister's daughter hostage.
My main problem with this is the sheer lack of any character development for the SAS team and the fact that they all die so easily. Aren't the SAS supposed to be, y'know... good? They seem to have no tactics at all and just charge in, getting taken out one by one.
The only team member of the SAS we get to see on screen for any length of time is Christopher Lowe (Tom Benedict Knight); he's in the middle of proposing to his girlfriend when he's called out with his squad to save the day. He's also the head of the group and ends up being the only survivor.
He's the most likeable cast member but I would have liked a more satisfying final battle with him and Holt, which felt like a missed opportunity.
Never have I ever seen such a marvel of a film on such a grand scale! Christopher Nolan, watch out! Cause Mike Chapman has made another whopper of a feature. Jack's back with a whole other venture in sunny England as they take on more enemies, more twists and more allies along the way. The cinematography makes Roger Deakens put to shame and the sound quality is the work of a genius! It's not at all a film that could have had 30 minutes cut. No way does it drag in anyway shape or form. Keeps your bum on the seat at all times. I'd watch this with a friend with a cold beer in your hand and enjoy the show.