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Act of Valor

Act of Valor

Action · Thriller · War · 2012

When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.

Movie details

Act of Valor

“The only easy day was yesterday.”

2012 Action · Thriller · War 1h 50m

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6.6 / 10

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When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Mike McCoy · Scott Waugh

Written by

Kurt Johnstad

Roselyn Sánchez

Roselyn Sánchez

Lisa Morales

Jason Cottle

Jason Cottle

Abu Shabal

Alex Veadov

Alex Veadov

Christo

Nestor Serrano

Nestor Serrano

Walter Ross

Ailsa Marshall

Ailsa Marshall

LT Rorke's Wife

Gonzalo Menendez

Gonzalo Menendez

Commander Pedros

Emilio Rivera

Emilio Rivera

Sanchez

Court is in session

Put Act of Valor on trial.

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

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.