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Kajaki

Kajaki

Thriller · War · Adventure · 2014

British soldiers guarding the Kajaki Dam set out to rescue a three-man team after one of them loses a leg to a landmine.

Movie details

Kajaki

“A film about bravery, courage, heroism and the ultimate sacrifice.”

2014 Thriller · War · Adventure 1h 48m

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6.6 / 10

Community rating

British soldiers guarding the Kajaki Dam set out to rescue a three-man team after one of them loses a leg to a landmine.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Katis

Written by

Tom Williams

Mark Stanley

Mark Stanley

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Malachi Kirby

Malachi Kirby

Snoop

Ali Cook

Ali Cook

Spud McMellon

David Elliot

David Elliot

Mark Wright

Paul Luebke

Paul Luebke

Jay Davis

B

Benjamin O'Mahony

Stu Hale

S

Scott Kyle

Stu Pearson

Court is in session

Put Kajaki on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.