Dirty Angels

Dirty Angels

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 44 m

Language: english

Director: Martin Campbell

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When a group of schoolgirls is taken hostage in Afghanistan, an American soldier named Jake (Eva Green) joins an all-women commando unit to liberate them. The plan: Gain the trust of the terrorists by posing as members of a relief organization. But double-crosses, tragedies, and the ghosts of Jake’s past complicate the rescue in this do-...

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During the intense backdrop of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a group of armed terrorists seizes control of a girls’ school, capturing numerous students, including Badia—the esteemed daughter of Afghanistan’s Minister of Education—as well as the daughter of the U.S. Ambassador. While some of the girls initially manage to flee to the rooftop in a desperate attempt to escape, they are soon apprehended. Faced with this dire situation, the terrorists issue an alarming demand: $10 million ransom for each hostage, alongside the release of a notorious prisoner named Sheik Al-Shimali.

Following a failed rescue attempt orchestrated by Delta Force, the U.S. military is compelled to devise a new strategy to tackle this crisis. Enter Jake, a resilient female soldier, who is tasked with spearheading a daring rescue operation. She assembles a formidable team of skilled women, featuring the likes of Rocky, an adept mechanic, Geek, a tech guru, Shooter, who specializes in weaponry, and The Bomb, an explosives expert portrayed by Maria Bakalova. Alongside them are the capable Medic, and Dr. Mike, showcasing a diverse range of expertise as they pose as medical personnel to infiltrate the perilous area.

The resourceful Minister of Education aids the team in crossing the border, yet she secretly plans to pay the hefty ransom for her beloved daughter. As they navigate various perilous operations—including a risky raid on a weapons cache—the team endures several hardships and losses, including the tragic deaths of Dr. Mike played by Edmund Kingsley and Travis. In a shocking turn of events, they uncover that one of their supposed allies, Awina, played by Laëtitia Eïdo, is actually betraying them by relaying their whereabouts to the terrorists.

In a critical moment, the specialized team manages to rescue Sheik Al-Shimali from a prison transport, but at the grievous cost of losing Rocky. With their options dwindling, they attempt to leverage Sheik Al-Shimali and counterfeit money in negotiations with the terrorists. However, the plan backfires catastrophically when the terrorist leader recognizes the fraudulent currency. This revelation triggers a final, desperate assault on the terrorists’ heavily guarded cave base.

In the film’s heart-pounding climax, Jake faces off against the terrorist leader, ultimately killing him and securing a safe passage for the captured girls under the guidance of The Bomb. Even though they manage to evacuate the hostages via helicopter, the mission is not without significant sacrifice, as several brave team members are lost along the way. The story concludes on a poignant note with Jake and Malik, portrayed by Reza Brojerdi, making the courageous decision to venture back and rescue Geek, who selflessly stayed behind to ensure their retreat was shielded from danger.

Last Updated: January 19, 2025 at 18:49

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