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7 Days in Entebbe
2018 107 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.4
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Director: José Padilha
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Description
In 1976, four hijackers take over an Air France airplane en route from Tel Aviv to Paris and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda. With 248 passengers on board, one of the most daring rescue missions ever is set in motion.
US Gross:
$3.33M
Worldwide:
$9.2M
Starring
Batsheva Dance Company
Actor
Zina Zinchenko
Actor
Ben Schnetzer
Actor
Key opinion
7 Days in Entebbe is widely considered a disappointing, emotionally detached take on a compelling historical event. While it features high production values and strong individual performances from its leads, the film suffers from a fragmented script and a stylistic focus that prioritizes artistic pretension over narrative tension.
| Production | The film utilizes high-quality cinematography and detailed period production design to establish an authentic 1970s aesthetic. | |
| Acting | Daniel Brühl and Rosamund Pike deliver committed performances, even when the script fails to provide them with necessary depth or chemistry. | |
| Screenplay | The script attempts a multi-perspective political analysis that ultimately feels didactic, superficial, and disconnected from the historical stakes. | |
| Direction | The use of stylized dance sequences and abstract artistic flourishes is divisive: some find them to be a profound emotional highlight, while others view them as pretentious distractions that undermine the thriller elements. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing is frequently criticized as sluggish and lacking the tension expected of a hijacking thriller, leading to a loss of audience engagement. |