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Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
2023 123 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.6
War, Action, Thriller
Director: Guy Ritchie
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Description
After an ambush, Afghan interpreter Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save US Army Sergeant John Kinley's life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must return to the war zone and repay his debt.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$16.94M
Worldwide:
$21.95M
Starring
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor
Dar Salim
Actor
Sean Sagar
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2024
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant is a departure from the director's signature style, offering a somber and grounded exploration of duty and brotherhood. While most viewers praise the compelling lead performances and the film's intense atmosphere, critics are deeply divided over the narrative's realism, with some finding it a gripping wartime drama and others dismissing it as a collection of logical absurdities.
| Acting | Dar Salim’s grueling and dedicated portrayal of Ahmed serves as a powerful emotional anchor for the film. | |
| Score | Chris Benson’s score creates a sustained, philosophical tension that perfectly complements the film's gritty visual tone. | |
| Direction | Ritchie trades his usual rapid-fire dialogue for a restrained, documentary-style intensity that heightens the film's sense of danger. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is disputed; while some find the focus on honor and sacrifice deeply engaging, others criticize the script for relying on predictable clichés and plot holes. | |
| Theme | Opinions on combat accuracy are split, with some viewers praising the visceral realism of the action, while others highlight glaring tactical errors and implausible soldier behavior. |