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Considering a family of secret agents, it's safe to say things are bound to get messy when their offspring gets caught up in their murderous pursuits. That's exactly what happens in the nail-biting thriller "Shadow Force," throttling audiences with its exotic locale—Colombia.
The Lowdown
Omar Sy and Kerry Washington, playing Isaac and Kyra, were previously part of an elite, clandestine unit, executing dastardly villains across the globe. However, they've since hung up their weapons and gone into hiding, but an enraged former superior has Saigoned them with a multi-million dollar bounty for desertion. Cue a whirlwind chase around the globe, brimming with action, sacrifice, and lest we forget, some cringe-worthy dad jokes.
Who's Who?
Joe Carnahan, of "The A-Team" fame, has recruited big names for this adventure. Alongside Sy ("Lupin") and Washington ("Django Unchained"), you'll find Mark Strong ("The Kingsman: Secret Service") and the Academy Award-winning Da'Vine Joy Randolph ("The Holdups") gracing your screen.
The Skinny
The movie serves up classic action, with blazing pyrotechnics and bombastic explosions. Expect shoot-outs galore, along with nail-biting chase sequences on water, land, and even air. The movie also throws in a few light-hearted zingers, thanks to Randolph's comedic chops.
The Verdict
Admittedly, the narrative isn't the thickest, and audiences might be able to predict the twists before they unfold. The emotional scenes tend to falter, like the reunion between Isaac, Kyra, and their son Ky, who hasn't seen them for four years. Regardless, Washington and Sy give it their all, even if the dialogue sometimes falls a bit flat.
A subversive Moment
It’s safe to say that whiskey makes a star appearance in "Shadow Force" alongside the talented cast. Like a supporting character, it seems everyone takes a nip or two, regardless of nationality. The movie even favors a French brand, as Mark Strong's villainous character, Jack Cinder, eloquently puts it, "You know, the good stuff!" Despite being an American production, the film subtlety challenges the supremacy of U.S. whiskey.
A Footnote
The action movie "Shadow Force," starring Omar Sy and Kerry Washington, follows the tale of Isaac and Kyra, once seasoned leaders of an illustrious multinational special forces group known as The Shadow Force. The illicit couple, their relationship prohibited within the ranks, flees with their son to escape the watchful gaze of their organization, only to find themselves surrounded by the shadows of their past when a magnitude seven bounty is imposed by their former superior, Jack Cinder (Mark Strong, "The Kingsman: Secret Service"). As Isaac battles his auditory impairment, he must navigate treacherous waters not only to protect his son but also his reunited family that harbors secrets of their own[1][2]. Underlying themes of brotherhood, love, and survival permeate the overall narrative[3].
In the movie "Shadow Force," Kyra, portrayed by Kerry Washington, is pursued alongside her former partner, Isaac, and their son, despite a wave of hidden secrets within their family[1][3]. Omar Sy and Washington, whose past is entwined with the clandestine Shadow Force unit, are forced into a hostile chase around the globe, as depicted in the song, "I'm not going to let you go, I'm not going to let you go"[2]. The movie also attracts a stellar cast, with actors such as Omar Sy ("Lupin"), Kerry Washington ("Django Unchained"), Mark Strong ("The Kingsman: Secret Service"), and Academy Award-winning Da'Vine Joy Randolph ("The Holdups")[2]. Alongside the dramatic action and tension-filled sequences, the cinematic experience features surprisingly comedic moments, with Randolph's character humorously cracking several light-hearted zingers[2].
