I am so embarrassed to admit this, I am utterly ashamed. I actually watched the film from start to finish! I watched because it could only get better but it never did. Was it a comedy? However, my opinion seems to match the consensus, what an absolute phlegm of a film. The acting is the worst I've seen. I have seen school plays with actors that have more presence and gravitas. The plot is diabolical. the dialogue is horrendous. Gratuitous violence and swearing do not paper over the flaws of this film. It is an insult to the SAS and Police. As if any response to an event like this would be managed as depicted by this film. PM's daughter has been taken hostage let's all run in and shoot everybody. I see the actor who plays the main police guy is actually ex military in real life, surely you could have had an input or maybe you did?? Simon Phillips is atrocious, like an angry David Brent, enough said. Three points that really irritated:- 1. Skull bandannas on your faces are not a substitute for a gas mask. 2. the PMs daughter is hostage, you have no idea what is going on, who is alive? Who is dead? Yet the Police Officer in charge, detective what ever, goes to the cafe for chips with chilli sauce. A real professional, especially after all the vitriol he spouted at the Downing Street guy at the beginning 3. David Brent using the same line about four times" that's a beautiful name". I can't be bothered to say anymore. Avoid at all costs.
Review of He Who Dares
