The Siege of Jadotville

Name: The Siege of Jadotville
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Released: October 7, 2016
Duration: 108 min

2016

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Netflix | Release Date: October 7, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: The Siege of Jadotville tells the true story of the 1961 siege of a 150-member Irish U.N. battalion under Commander Patrick Quinlan (Jamie Dornan) by 3,000 Congolese troops, led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies.

Director: Richie Smyth

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, War

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 108 min

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Robert Yaniz Jr.

Oct 9, 2016

Though it doesn't break any new ground, The Siege of Jadotville is a well-crafted piece of filmmaking that investigates the often-contentious relationship between politics and war. Read full review

Robert Abele

Oct 6, 2016

A scrappy war flick with a fair amount of combat suspense but a whole lot of clichéd dialogue. Read full review

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Kludd4Ever

Mar 27, 2021

Great war movie, the only one that has likable characters on bot the good side and the bad side, altough the poster does look a bit missleading. Also the movie is pretty rewatcheble.

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CDRRider

Oct 14, 2016

SOLID war movie -- best I've seen in some time. It helps that it's pretty true to events, and excellent war action scenes.

Yeah, some cliche's. So? It works, and works well. It's a WAR movie -- not some analyst couch self-absorbed whiner. It's well worth watching if you are notSOLID war movie -- best I've seen in some time. It helps that it's pretty true to events, and excellent war action scenes.

Yeah, some cliche's. So? It works, and works well. It's a WAR movie -- not some analyst couch self-absorbed whiner.

It's well worth watching if you are not seeking long soulful emotional silences as characters suffer from their overwhelming angst.… Expand

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dmerck

Oct 10, 2016

First of all, I wasn't too keen to watch this thinking it would be a typical war drama, as one critic put it. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised because it's much more multi-faceted. For example, it not only includes, the battle scenes and how global politics (the Cold War, the UN) canFirst of all, I wasn't too keen to watch this thinking it would be a typical war drama, as one critic put it. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised because it's much more multi-faceted. For example, it not only includes, the battle scenes and how global politics (the Cold War, the UN) can effect a local population but it also speaks of the role and aspirations of small countries like Ireland that are hoping to be able to do good in global politics through the UN when in the past they lacked the military muscle to have a voice. This last is probably an angle that people, who live in a country that has power in global politics, would miss.… Expand

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LeZee

Dec 24, 2016

The Irish entry to the modern warfare.

The Irish war film based on the book of the same name, which was originally inspired by the real battle of the Irish army during the UN's peacekeeping mission in the central Africa. Directed by a first timer and a well done job. I have seen lots ofThe Irish entry to the modern warfare.

The Irish war film based on the book of the same name, which was originally inspired by the real battle of the Irish army during the UN's peacekeeping mission in the central Africa. Directed by a first timer and a well done job. I have seen lots of Irish film, but this was like I have never seen one before. Obviously, for being a war themed film about their first battle ever in the modern world. Between the start and the end, everything happened so quickly. You will love it if you like fast paced narration. Particularly if you are a war film fan, this is not to be missed.

First of all it was not a World War II film. It was about the cold war, and its consequences, that's too far from the land those who are involved. It sets in the Congo basin in the early 60s, when the Irish army arrived representing the UN, the Katangese forces charged them from all the corner. With the limited resources, how these inexperienced men fought against the outnumbered opponents is what this film revealed. Truly a thrilling film is it.

The Non-Aligned Nations' forces like from India and Sweden for UN peacekeeping mission who were present around at the time, could not assist the Irish troop either from crossing an important bridge or through the air. These nearly 160 soldiers fought bravely, especially being away from home for the first time, which makes them in an unfavourable condition. This film covered everything from the Irish perspective, but the other way around like how the UN officials failed in their part was also focused on the side.

"No plan survives contact with the enemy."

It was all about the natural resources found in this African region. So basically no one wants to back off, that means those from the cold war nations sent their mercenaries to fight out any obstacles. The five day battle that the Ireland never forgets, but initially it was not recognised by its own nation, until the recent time. Especially the UN who thought they had lost their reputation with this warfare which is really a shameful behavious for such organisation.

It was an English language film, despite an Irish film. That's not new to me, because most of the Irish film I have seen were direct English films. The actors were good, but no one was particularly focused, except the commandant. It opened with him preparing to leave country and ends with him returning. It was a non-stop war film. A series of attacks for the five days with a little gap between the assault to prepare for another. In reality, the Ireland's entry to the warfare was in an unfortunate circumstance, but their opponents underestimated them to use full force.

Its a less story, more action film. The war sequences were awesomely made. Though it reminded me the recent Hollywood film '13 Hours'. Mark Strong was in a small part, though he looked different with a wig. I think it was one of the best war films in the recent time. It's not about the heroism, but inspires how they responded to the situation. They did everything they could and they would have achieved even bigger, only if they had everything they wanted. That makes it one of the rare film about the rare warfare where the world failed to acknowledge their effort. So a big thanks to the filmmakers for bringing it to the big screen. Now you should try it if you haven't seen it yet.

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Tyranian

Apr 24, 2020

A pretty good war film with solid acting and a fairly remarkable story. Action is quite well-done.

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Denet

Apr 16, 2017

I was interested in this film because: 1. It is about hystory of Kongo - very large country and I only knew that it was a Dutch colony and where it is on the map.
2. It is a real story and I was interested in, what did Irish solgiers do there :)
So I put 7 of 10 points because: 1. It isI was interested in this film because: 1. It is about hystory of Kongo - very large country and I only knew that it was a Dutch colony and where it is on the map.
2. It is a real story and I was interested in, what did Irish solgiers do there :)

So I put 7 of 10 points because:
1. It is good if you don't have anything to watch +6 points
2. After watching of it I went to Wiki and now I know Kongolese hystory much better!!! +1 point!… Expand

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Broyax

Dec 30, 2016

C'est une histoire d'ONUafrique avec un peu de Françafrique dedans et comme c'est toujours assez compliqué ces affaires-là, on y comprend effectivement pas grand'chose. Cependant, le film atteint certainement son objectif, celui de nous faire comprendre que l'ONU est comme la SDN qu'elle aC'est une histoire d'ONUafrique avec un peu de Françafrique dedans et comme c'est toujours assez compliqué ces affaires-là, on y comprend effectivement pas grand'chose. Cependant, le film atteint certainement son objectif, celui de nous faire comprendre que l'ONU est comme la SDN qu'elle a remplacée : un gros machin qui sert à rien, qui met les pieds dans le plat et se prend les pieds dans le tapis tandis qu'elle fait la danse de la reculade : un pas en avant, deux pas en arrière...

Cela étant dit, il est intéressant de retracer le destin de ce régiment irlandais dindon de la farce, ces bérets bleus qui n'ont miraculeusement perdu aucun homme !

Pour autant et malgré ses bonnes intentions, Jadotville est un film globalement assez plat qui peine à démarrer et dont la réalisation se repose un peu trop sur ces saletés de caméras à l'épaule. Rien de rédhibitoire cela dit, car le montage et les plans restent des plus corrects et permettent d'apprécier des combats d'assez bonne facture.

Le jeu des acteurs est également assez raplaplat sans s'avérer insupportable à suivre mais témoigne comme le reste d'un manque de personnalité et d'ambition pour un film de guerre certes très regardable mais qui rappelle quelques vieux nanars des années 60 dans le genre.… Expand

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