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Hidden danger beneath a serene surface. A surprisingly original take.

French films, man, they're just so... rotted, stinky, and long, with this weird sultry air to them. It's like a bland action flick trying to dabble in social issues, resembling Hollywood's mass-produced garbage yet not quite. The actors are ugly and wooden, but they don't even stick to the main plot. It's hard to describe the feeling.

The Hollywood three-act hero formula doesn't work for every country and film, and this one is a prime example of the European style. By placing the hero in an environment of racial conflict and political corruption, this film distinguishes itself from Hollywood genre films and highlights the humanistic concerns of France. Those haters in the comments section shouldn't judge this film through the lens of Hollywood genre expectations! Furthermore, against the backdrop of globalization, racial conflict in France is a widespread issue facing France and even Europe. This film's exposure of racial conflict and political corruption is just as thrilling as *District B13*.

Extraction from a silenced past, robbery in a chaotic alley, a raid on a drug lord's nest, and an awakening to confront a betraying father: this film explores the vulnerability that children create, and doubles down with a second for good measure. The plot meanders a bit for an action movie, but thankfully, it's all action with no fluff. The ending's blunt indictment of its own national machinery as two-faced in the massacre of women and children is truly a provocative indictment of France. Definitely worth watching.

Feels more like "Man on Fire" than "The Bourne Identity." If the lead were a Hollywood A-lister, the score would definitely jump. Blame it on his perpetually dour expression, but hey, he wrote the script! Adding half a star to round it up to 4.