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Basic (2003)

"Deception is their most dangerous weapon."

6.520031h 38mEN
ActionDramaMysteryThrillerCrime

Directed by John McTiernan

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

April 18, 2003

Director

John McTiernan

Official Trailer

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Overview

When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations team of US Army Rangers recruits are on a routine jungle training exercise that goes horribly awry. Only two recruits are rescued, one of which is badly injured, but both have different accounts regardin...

Cast

John Travolta

John Travolta

DEA Agent Tom Hardy

Connie Nielsen

Connie Nielsen

CPT Julie Osborne

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

COL Bill Styles

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

2LT Levi Kendall

Brian Van Holt

Brian Van Holt

SGT Ray Dunbar

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Pike

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

SGT Mueller

Cristián de la Fuente

Cristián de la Fuente

Castro

Roselyn Sánchez

Roselyn Sánchez

Nuñez

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Dr. Pete Vilmer

Margaret Travolta

Margaret Travolta

Nurse #1

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Basic (2003), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations team of US Army Rangers recruits are on a routine jungle training exercise that goes horribly awry. Only two recruits are rescued, one of which is badly injured, but both have different accounts regarding the fate of their leader, legendary and ruthless Army Ranger Drill Sergeant Nathan West, and the rest of their platoon. Tom Hardy, an ex-army Ranger turned maverick DEA agent is brought in to solve the mystery and uncover what really happened out there.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Basic. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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