A difficult period in which making a thoughtful decision is necessary. Everybody tend to end up in a so-called mine field once in his lifetime. You can also interpret this movie in a metaphorical way. Despite the intriguing concept, the content is too limited. And that is the most commendable of this film. In this case, Hammer has the stage completely for himself and he can demonstrate the talent he has as an actor. To be honest, it's not hard to be the star of a movie when you're actually delivering some kind of solo performance and there's no other role that has a decisive impact on the movie. A childhood filled with domestic violence from an aggressive, alcoholic father.
A man who tries to survive in dire circumstances and at the same time tries to come to terms with his past. Hammer's performance is solid and convincing. Certainly, he gives Mike something to hold onto so he won't go insane because of dehydration, the heat and lack of sleep. Whether this Berber is real or just a figment of his imagination, is hard to say. And afterwards he disappears again over the next dune. And an odd, funny looking Berber shows up occasionally to bring water and have philosophical conversations with Mike. Only the delusions and flashbacks as Mike gets more and more tired, are presented in multitudes. So, don't expect real action-packed scenes in this movie. And now Mike is standing, kneeling and balancing there in the middle of the desert on an unexploded landmine, exposed to the elements of nature and from time to time deep in thought. And, in my opinion, the thought of a leg-less existence was too much for him as well. He won't be able to break the record on the 100 meter sprint, as both his legs are spread over a few square meters after walking on a landmine himself. Help that comes too late for his partner Tommy (Tom Cullen). For 90 minutes, there's nothing else to see than this soldier who has to wait 52 hours for a patrol to help him. Making a film that focuses solely on an American marine named Mike (Armie Hammer) who stepped on a landmine and who doesn't dare to take any further steps. You're a very lucky man, Mike and Michael!" Guess it wasn't that simple to do this. You spend the night in the desert and the animals leave you alone.
You step on a mine and it doesn't explode.
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