Kandahar

Their new film is a competent war action thriller that shows us the fate of the people who were not able to leave when the allied forces did.

Gerard Butler proves he has more in the tank than just thoughtless action with this Middle East-set thriller, which is unexpectedly interested in the people and politics behind the usual explosions.

If I’m going to watch this man retcon the war on terror to look heroic, it should at the very least be over-the-top enough to be entertaining.

What [Butler] delivers is precisely what fans are likely looking for, albeit in a package that’s more politically muddled than is necessary.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why Hollywood doesn’t make films like The Hunt for Red October or Air Force One anymore, you might have found your new favorite movie.

An explosive adventure that hurtles from beginning to end.

As far as his collaborations go with Butler, it’s, unfortunately, his weakest, even if he manages to get a great performance out of him. Here’s hoping his next B-grade action film will be significantly better.

Kandahar is a typical Gerald Butler’s mindless, obscenely violent action film without a soul.

Formulaic chase thriller, that's tedious but is at least competently made.

The beginning plants an idea that goes beyond the genre, and the audience can take it or leave it. [Full review in Spanish]