War Pigs (2015)

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A rag tag unit of misfits known as the War Pigs must go behind enemy lines to exterminate Nazis by any means necessary.

Overview of "War Pigs"
"War Pigs" is a 2015 war film directed by Ryan Little and starring Luke Goss, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Liddell, and Mickey Rourke. The film is set throughout The second world war and follows the story of a disgraced United States Army Captain, Jack Wosick, who is provided the opportunity for redemption when asked to lead a mangy unit of misfits referred to as the War Pigs on a secret objective. Their goal is to go behind firing line in Nazi Germany to uncover and capture an incredibly weapon, the V-3 cannon.

Characters and Performances
Luke Goss plays Captain Jack Wosick, a guy strained by his previous failures and excited to show his worth. Dolph Lundgren represents Captain Hans Picault, a French Foreign Legionnaire and war veteran who ends up being Wosick's ally and coach. The duo is signed up with by UFC fighter Chuck Liddell's character, "Red", who brings brawn and battle prowess to the group. Mickey Rourke looks like Major A.J. Redding, a seen-it-all battlefield veteran with his own set of unorthodox methods.

The performances differ, with some stars supplying the essential gravitas for a war drama, while others offer a more stylized take on their solidified warrior archetypes. The chemistry amongst the team members is a centerpiece of the movie, which emphasizes the bonds formed in the crucible of war.

Plot Summary
Upon learning of a secret Nazi extremely weapon, the Allied forces organize a hidden operation to interfere with the enemy's strategies. Wosick, fighting his inner devils and the shadow of his checkered past, is all of a sudden selected to lead the unit tasked with this high-stakes objective. The team, called "War Pigs", is made up of soldiers who, like Wosick, have much to show or redeem.

Under the tutelage of Picault, Wosick steels himself for the difficulty. The group includes snipers, demolition professionals, and attack troops-- each member handpicked for their special skills, albeit with raw and rowdy edges. Red, with his aggressive battling design, exemplifies the kind of unrefined yet effective soldier that populates the War Pigs.

The group undertakes extensive training, with a concentrate on team effort and unconventional warfare. Relationships are checked, and strategies are sharpened as each male challenges his past and stakes his future on the objective's success. As the War Pigs advance towards their objective, they come across resistance from both the enemy and internal strife, each danger requiring them to unite and rely on their impulses and training.

Action Sequences and Cinematography
"War Pigs" is stressed by action sequences that strive to catch the intensity and mayhem of wartime combat. The film uses a mix of practical effects and restricted CGI to evoke the era and the perilous nature of the objective. It features gunfights, surges, and close-quarters battle, juxtaposed versus the background of the European theater.

Cinematography in "War Pigs" aims for a gritty, realistic look, with soft tones and a handheld cam feel that gives the audience a sense of being in the trenches with the characters. The production values, while modest compared to larger-budget war impressives, adequately serve the story and age the film looks for to depict.

Styles and Reception
"War Pigs" checks out styles of redemption, guts, and the value of unity in dealing with overwhelming odds. The narrative drives home the message that even those with a checkered past can rise to the occasion when offered a possibility to make a distinction.

Upon its release, the film got combined evaluations, with some critics applauding its action scenes and character-driven storyline, while others criticized it for lacking depth and not fully making use of the potential of its facility. However, "War Pigs" found an audience amongst fans of the war genre and those interested in a character-focused wartime narrative.

In summary, "War Pigs" is a war film that, despite its constraints in budget plan and scope, endeavors to tell a story of redemption and bravery through the lens of a motley team of soldiers coming together for an essential mission throughout the Second World War.

Top Cast

  • Luke Goss (small)
    Luke Goss
    Captain Jack Wosick
  • Dolph Lundgren (small)
    Dolph Lundgren
    Captain Hans Picault
  • Chuck Liddell (small)
    Chuck Liddell
    Sergeant McGreevy
  • Noah Segan (small)
    Noah Segan
    August Chambers
  • Steven Luke (small)
    Steven Luke
    Preacher
  • Mickey Rourke (small)
    Mickey Rourke
    Major A.J. Redding
  • Ryan Kelley (small)
    Ryan Kelley
    William York
  • Angie Papanikolas
    Temptress
  • Jake Stormoen (small)
    Jake Stormoen
    Frenchy Buckle
  • K.C. Clyde (small)
    K.C. Clyde
    Moffate
  • Paul Cram (small)
    Paul Cram