Armed insurgents attempt a coup d'etat in a troubled Eastern European country, and the president flees to the U.S. embassy for protection. When the U.S. ambassador is murdered by the ruthless and gun-happy rebels, it comes down to the second-in-command of the embassy, Sam Keenan, played by Belgian kickboxer Jean-Claude Van Damme, to use his amazing martial arts technique to defend the besieged..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 91 minutes
✓ Genre: Action
✓ Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Julie Cox, Alan McKenna, William Tapley, Elizabeth Barondes
✓ Director: Simon Fellows, Jonathan Bowers, David L. Corley
The Second in Command (2006) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Second in Command (2006) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Second in Command (2006) is staring with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Julie Cox, Alan McKenna, William Tapley, Elizabeth Barondes, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Simon Fellows, Jonathan Bowers, David L. Corley juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.