They left her for dead. Big mistake.|Dec. 14, 2020|United States|87 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action
Description: “Army of One” is a 2020 action-packed revenge film that tells the gripping story of Brenner, a special forces soldier, and her husband Dillion. The couple embarks on a camping trip to recover from Dillion’s recent injury, but their peaceful retreat takes a dark turn when they encounter a ruthless cartel led by Mama. The cartel’s brutal crew kills Dillion and leaves Brenner for dead. Fueled by rage and vengeance, Brenner, who is a highly trained soldier, launches a relentless and violent campaign to dismantle the cartel and avenge her husband’s murder.
The movie follows Brenner’s strategic and blood-soaked journey as she hunts down those responsible. While the storyline may seem familiar, it effectively keeps the action straightforward and intense, focusing on Brenner’s meticulously planned attacks. One aspect of the plot that falls short is the lack of depth in portraying the cartel’s operations. The audience only learns about their activities later in the film, and the local characters leave little room for mystery regarding trustworthiness.
Set in Alabama’s backwoods, the story begins as Dillon and Brenner stumble upon an illegal drug and gun storage site. Before they can escape, they are captured and brutally interrogated by the cartel. The cartel makes a fatal error: they kill Dillon and mistakenly believe they’ve also killed Brenner. This misjudgment sets the stage for Brenner’s transformation into a one-woman army, determined to eliminate everyone in her path until only she remains.
For fans of revenge thrillers, “Army of One” delivers all the elements that make the genre so compelling. Hollman’s portrayal of Brenner is both powerful and convincing, and her physicality, supported by Stephen Dunlevy’s stunt team, is a standout feature of the film. While the plot may not be complex, the movie is packed with suspenseful action sequences, making it an ideal choice for a thrilling Saturday night watch. It’s the kind of film where audiences can root for the protagonist as she delivers brutal justice to the villains.
Cast director: Stephen Durham
Cast actor: Ellen Hollman, Matt Passmore, Stephen Dunlevy, Gary Kasper, Kendra Carelli, Geraldine Singer, Barry Hanley, Faromance Flix, Cameron Bowen, Niko Foster
Original name: Army of One