Behind Enemy Lines
2001, Adventure/War, 1h 46m
131 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
The plot for Behind Enemy Lines is more jingoistic than credible, and the overload of flashy visual tricks makes the action sequences resemble a video game. Read critic reviews
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Burnett
Reigart
Stackhouse
Rodway
Piquet
O'Malley
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Critic Reviews for Behind Enemy Lines
All Critics (131) | Top Critics (40) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (82)
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: C | Full Review… -
Action movie with intense peril and devastation.
October 14, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
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December 30, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
The filmmakers do their best to distract us, but eventually it becomes hard to ignore that Behind Enemy Lines is one long chase sequence.
November 6, 2002 | Full Review… -
Goes over the top and beyond in grandly heroic and even superheroic style, in a way unmatched by any war movie since Rambo: First Blood Part II.
May 9, 2002 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
With one taut action scene after another, as long as you leave your brain at the door, this is an a glibly entertaining ride.
December 24, 2001 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Behind Enemy Lines
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Jun 20, 2016This is a pretty underrated film, in my opinion. It's pretty interesting to see Owen Wilson in a role other than the wise cracking jokester. He plays a Navy pilot that is shot down over enemy territory and is chased by a secret government agent and opposing troops. Gene Hackman provides a passionate performance as Wilson's commanding officer. Pretty enjoyable.Patrick W Super Reviewer
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Nov 10, 2011Behind Enemy Lines is a decent action film. The film is a departure for Owen Wilson who has worked exclusively in the comedy genre. Behind Enemy Lines is not a perfect film, but for what it is, the film succeeds somewhat at being entertaining despite the fact that the film at times fails at displaying a conventional, believable plot. If you can forget that aspect of the film, you may be able to enjoy it. I did like the film, but it's not one of those films that I'll watch again anytime soon. The film is entertaining for what it is, but it never does succeed at being an effective and good action that will really astound you. Owen Wilson is decent here, and Gene Hackman is wasted here however. The film could have been much better than this, but for the most part, it's a pleasant time waster that does entertain despite its somewhat ludicrous plot. The film is nothing I'd call great, but for what it is, it succeeds at being mindless entertainment. Behind Enemy Lines is a popcorn flick pure and simple. Though this film could have been better, Behind Enemy Lines is a decent film that manages to entertain, and be mindless, fun entertainment. The film could have been worse, but the end result is a decent action film that delivers some decent action despite the fact that the film lacks any strong plot development to really make this a memorable action film to watch. Worth watching at least once.Alex r Super Reviewer
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May 21, 2011Directed by John Moore, and starring Gene Hackman and Owen Wilson. The film is centered on the story of an American naval flight officer who was shot down over Bosnia and ends up uncovering a massacre during the Bosnian conflict. The plot itself is loosely based on the Mrkonji? Grad incident that occurred in 1995 amid the war.Stunning battle scenes and the incredible eject sequence.Good movie, video-clip style.Andre T Super Reviewer
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Jan 09, 2011I really liked this film. It is entertaining and a decent retelling of the classic "good guy running from the bad guy and being rescued by the other good guys.Mouhannad S Super Reviewer
Behind Enemy Lines Quotes
| Lt. Chris Burnett: | You've got to be shitting me! |
| Stackhouse: | Yet another useless joyride at the cost of mere millions to the US taxpayer. |
| Reigart: | Burnett! Zero six, you are a combat naval aviator. Start acting like one. You've been shot down. Life is tough. I am very sorry. Now you pull yourself together. You do whatever it takes. Create some angles between you and your pursuers. Use your training. Use your head. Evade and survive, and we will bring you home. Do you understand? We will bring you home! |
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