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Recon

Released Nov 10, 2020

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Four American soldiers set out on the grueling ascent of an Italian mountainside in the closing days of World War II. Haunted by their evil sergeant's cold-blooded murder of a young woman and with only an old Italian man of uncertain loyalties as their guide.

Ellen E Jones

Guardian

Bausch's book has been praised for its existential profundity on religious matters, but very little of that makes it to the screen.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 13, 2021

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Michael Ordoña

Los Angeles Times

If tension was the filmmakers' aim, they decisively miss - especially if it was meant to come from the puzzlingly casual sniper situation. Any possibility of buying into the story's reality is defused by the soldiers being so dang gabby, and loudly so.

Nov 10, 2020

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Mark Meszoros

The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)

Like many war movies that have their intended impacts, it is effective in reminding us of the sacrifices made by those who've served their nation.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 14, 2021

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

Violent WWII drama makes existential plea against war.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 7, 2021

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Marie Asner

Phantom Tollbooth

Just when you chuckle over someone's comment, there is an unusual sound to disturb the moment. The audience begins to get the feel of being alone, really alone.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 20, 2020

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

... offers an intimate examination of the physical and psychological toll of war while struggling to resonate more deeply.

Nov 14, 2020

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James L

A movie showing the actual effects on troops. Psychological and thought provoking. Not the meaning of life. Entertaining and makes you think. War is HELL.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Nigel S

Wasn't sure what to make of this. It is meant to be based on a true story, but the motivations were suss all around. Why was the guide just happy to leave his possessions and treck aimlessly up a hill (and why didn't the group think this was odd)... ..... and why did they have to walk so far when a simple recon flight could have discovered what they saw in a 10 minute flyover.... Having said that, well shot, if not drawn out, and good moody score. If you like WWII movies could be one to watch if you have time to kill.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Eskimo S

Excellent movie and score

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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Danny H

Four soldiers walk up a hill. Some get killed. That's it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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Breno G

Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 0,5/Acting: 0,5/Story: 0,5

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/28/24

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philip w

A hard hitting film about the effects of war on men — it's realistic and a true story — see it — it makes you think .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Four American soldiers set out on the grueling ascent of an Italian mountainside in the closing days of World War II. Haunted by their evil sergeant's cold-blooded murder of a young woman and with only an old Italian man of uncertain loyalties as their guide.

Director: Robert David Port
Producer: Rick Dugdale, Richard Bullock
Screenwriter: Robert David Port
Distributor: Brainstorm Media
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 11, 2020