Die Alone, a gripping action thriller, tells the story of a soldier whose mission after losing everything is to work as a mercenary. He gets involved in a mission, the objectives of which include locating and rescuing a kidnapped scientist who is capable of creating biological weapons and who is the focus of operative Xia. As he progresses further, he discovers that he has been betrayed and now has to do everything in his power to fight for his survival as enemies are all around him.
Cast:
Jason Statham as a mercenary
Ana de Armas as a scientist who has been abducted
Idris Elba as a soldier
Emily Blunt as a spy
Positive Aspects:
Jason Statham does what he does best. He fights and performs stunts in action scenes that are entertaining.
The film is brief, captures your interest from the start and contains action which is hardcore and in substantial quantities, which is great for individuals who appreciate breathless thrillers and the like.
Idris Elba makes the stakes even higher by presenting a formidable antagonist.
Negative Aspects:
The narrative structure is typical and includes a so-called “one man vs lot’ plot that ends up being predictable.
Several of the characters are rather flat with little detail paid to their backgrounds or motivations.
