Man Down

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Man Down

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Released Dec 2, 2016

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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When U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer (Shia LaBeouf) returns from Afghanistan, he finds the place he once called home is no better than the battlefields he fought on overseas. Accompanied by his best friend, a hard-nosed Marine whose natural instinct is to shoot first and ask questions later, Gabriel searches desperately for his estranged son and his wife, leading to a suspect who has vital information about their location.

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Critics Consensus

Well-intentioned but overall misjudged, Man Down makes an unfortunately muddled attempt to mine thoughtful drama out of modern warfare's emotional wreckage.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Shia LaBeouf delivers a superb performance in a film that is otherwise misjudged on almost every level.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 2, 2017

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Jack Godwin

Little White Lies

Once the smoke clears and the shock of its twists wears off, Man Down is even worse than it originally appears.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 31, 2017

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Ed Potton

The Times (UK)

An uncomfortable blend of war movie, family drama and dystopian sci-fi.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 30, 2017

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

Something about LaBeouf's work here pulled me through every aspect of this wildly uneven film.

Apr 28, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

What's unfortunate is how the film's complex themes become casualties of the film's ultimate ineptitude.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 3, 2019

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Preston Barta

Fresh Fiction

MAN DOWN attempts to cram a murky mass of plot and emotion into an hour-and-a-half of screen time. In the process, little of its meaning survived, and we're left with an appalling film.

Rated: D

Mar 30, 2019

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Daniel N

Not at all what I was expecting. More drama than action with an interesting and sad twist at the end. Can appreciate the powerful message they were trying to convey. Not a bad watch but wouldn't watch it again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Mark J

Absolutely superb! Keeps you on the edge of your seat never knowing what's going to happen next, a really refreshing movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Steve H

So many movies are predictable and rehash the same story line. I was taken in by the two worlds of this story. The "real world" and the PTSD induced world of the main character. Growing up, I have known local veterans who were "shell Shocked." We all thought they were just crazy. This movie gave me a perspective that they may be reliving their battles every day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Barb T

I have no idea why this has gotten bad reviews. What a sad but loving tribute to our veterans and an extremely realistic look at PTSD from a traumatic war time experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/23

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Dede R

Having seen up close and personal the nightmare of trying to keep your humanity after war, this movie showcases the struggle of everyday life for veterans. Experiencing this through the eyes of Vietnam and Iraq war veterans, watch this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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Tweb

This movie is way overhated. The acting is good, and so is the twist. I do get the criticisms, but I enjoyed the movie, and it's message.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/14/23

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Synopsis

When U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer (Shia LaBeouf) returns from Afghanistan, he finds the place he once called home is no better than the battlefields he fought on overseas. Accompanied by his best friend, a hard-nosed Marine whose natural instinct is to shoot first and ask questions later, Gabriel searches desperately for his estranged son and his wife, leading to a suspect who has vital information about their location.

Director: Dito Montiel
Producer: Jon Burton, Dawn Krantz, Stephen McEveety
Screenwriter: Adam G. Simon, Dito Montiel
Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere
Production Co: Krannel Pictures, Mpower Pictures
Rating: R (Some Disturbing Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 21, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m

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