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5

Punch-OutMar 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Five solid cast members. The plot was at least not a standard issue heist and repercussions. Silly decisions and terrible tactical maneuvers for so called professionals who get outflanked by a villager with a hunting rifle. The multiple problems they encounter are necessary I suppose to create conflict for the plot, but they are mostly contrived. Just an average military "thriller".… Expand

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5

JustifulMar 19, 2019

Glaring plot holes, and suspension of disbelief in major absolutely pure rookie mistakes that led to problems, from a supposedly elite team.

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4

iwishyouwereoldMar 23, 2019

If you're bored (I mean seriously bored) it's probably worth a watch. Conclusion: Top notch actors having to deal with a sub-par plot. Let's be honest: This movie is a waste of time.

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6

RaduAMar 25, 2019

65/100

Okay... I could have seen something much better. The action scenes are ok, the story is ok, the acting is ok ... pretty much, it's just an ok film, nothing special. I recommend? Ummm, I do not think so. You can see another65/100

Okay... I could have seen something much better.
The action scenes are ok, the story is ok, the acting is ok ... pretty much, it's just an ok film, nothing special.
I recommend? Ummm, I do not think so. You can see another movie, you do not lose anything ...… Expand

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4

imthenoobMar 15, 2019

Great cast, The movie looks stunning but the story just isn't there. It's predictable and something we have seen many times over and that's a darn shame too. It could have been a lot better than what it was.

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5

amheretojudgeMar 13, 2019

The Survival Spirit Sparkles Up The Hunt.

Triple Frontier Chandor is sticking his neck out here. He is shifting on another genre; primarily action, that has never been his forte. And usually it is hard to pull it off, but he has beenThe Survival Spirit Sparkles Up The Hunt.

Triple Frontier

Chandor is sticking his neck out here. He is shifting on another genre; primarily action, that has never been his forte. And usually it is hard to pull it off, but he has been exploring the borderline issues like such. This is why the action is crisp clean. With a meticulous thorough exploration of a well mapped out and choreographed action sequence, the film starts off with a typical "in and out" mission- or so you'd think. The first act that starts smoothly, is your usually convincing 1-0-1 writing method. This is what aches you throughout the course of the film, J. C. Chandor, the co-writer and director, pleads you to go through the whole process that frankly at times might be moot.

Like, the first act, where the baggage of all the character comes up with, is your expected hokum of unsatisfactory that would help them shake on this dodgy deal proposed by Pope (Oscar Isaac). After which the film and the characters strikes on their main target, where all the credit goes to Chandor and his execution on creating a tense environment among these characters as they go- almost without any proper preparations- in and finds themselves fighting with each other.

Their experience and the build up of their hype of being excellent in their training and work, is perpetually justified when all their aim is directed toward an outer threat. These little things is how Mark Boal- the creator- convinces you to be invested in this group. But all this razzle dazzle barely changes any dime in the game, the crux of the film lies on the aftermath of this mission. Despite of all the training and the experience these buffed up retired military boys have been through, what's fascinating is how easily seduced they are.

This fine analysation of human behavior- something that we have earlier seen in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones The Last Crusader- is what sparks up viewer's attention. The bickering and smooth familiar slangs used among them is smart of them to keep it alive, the team is left no more a team in its last act, when these characters finally go three dimensional. Isaac, as arguably the leader and schemer of the whole project has done a great work especially when it comes to strike horns head to head with Ben Affleck that is kept under the shades along with other team members.

And hence is the reason why Affleck stands alone as he is- against all odds- trying to figure out the math behind the distraction Isaac has constructed. Pedro Pascal, Charlie Hunnam (as the reserved one) and Garrett Hedlund (the hothead and amateur one), unfortunately doesn't have much to offer on terms of the performance. The only major asset of the film is its surprised package, call it the second half or the last act, these macho guys tested by the nature is what justifies the storytelling. Triple Frontier works a marvel as a morality lesson for kids out there, but then they should think about everyone, especially if it dares to go that dark that quick.… Expand

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5

WalterKovaksMar 14, 2019

Supposed professional operators go on a rouge mission and perform like ammeters. A contradiction of character for these characters.

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6

TryASummersaultMar 15, 2019

6.4/10 The trailer made this look like an intense action film with a solid cast, but instead it was really a drama and Affleck was in it maybe for 10 min screen time. Not saying the overall story wasn't good enough, but it was very bare bones6.4/10 The trailer made this look like an intense action film with a solid cast, but instead it was really a drama and Affleck was in it maybe for 10 min screen time. Not saying the overall story wasn't good enough, but it was very bare bones and not what the trailer sold it as at all. With a cast like this, it could've and should've been extremely better. Another case of decent at best netflix material using intriguing snippets in trailers to reel people in to watching the middling to decent time killing film.… Expand

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4

discmandMar 19, 2019

I was disappointed, the story takes way too long to get going and in the end fizzled out, I skipped several times ahead. Acting is okay, but story was thin, would not recommend it.

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5

ScienceAdvisorMar 13, 2019

A Netflix movie that center on a team skilled "pros" that are crtically stupid not once, but three times in a row. Then the writers have the main characters flip from good to bad and back again, in a sickening series of 180s that leaves youA Netflix movie that center on a team skilled "pros" that are crtically stupid not once, but three times in a row. Then the writers have the main characters flip from good to bad and back again, in a sickening series of 180s that leaves you wondering who would think this is at all plausible. The cinematography may be good, as are three of the performances, but with a mediocre script and directing this is hitting the new average for Netfix movies unfortunately. I was really hoping with this cast that it would live up to the hype from the early reviewers handing out good scores, but clearly they were watching a different movie.… Expand

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DjakeirMar 14, 2019

This film sees a decent attempt by Netflix to make their originals more in line with Hollywood ideas. Big names feature in this film which both elevates and hinders the film. The plot is mildly interesting, the originality relies on theThis film sees a decent attempt by Netflix to make their originals more in line with Hollywood ideas. Big names feature in this film which both elevates and hinders the film. The plot is mildly interesting, the originality relies on the characters but then the film has to be successful in making the audience like these characters, which I do not think they have really achieved in full. Mainly by a significantly poor performance by one individual who thankfully doesn't pollute this movie in its entirety, one who ruined a highly respected and successful franchise who in this film tried to ruin a whole genre and whose career seems dedicated to the regression of acting. I will no longer give this actor another chance to waste my time. If you want to watch a film with a cast that is mostly skilled and also has a good script and budget then this isn't bad at all. Credit should be given to Netflix for this film given its inconsistency.… Expand

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6

moviemitch96Mar 15, 2019

I was expecting some decent entertainment from this one, but not only did I not get as near much of that as I was hoping for, but it also turned out to be pretty loud and dumb/brainless. A pretty solid group of actors, who all gave fineI was expecting some decent entertainment from this one, but not only did I not get as near much of that as I was hoping for, but it also turned out to be pretty loud and dumb/brainless. A pretty solid group of actors, who all gave fine performances, felt mostly wasted in this rather clumsy, predictable, and cliche-riddled film. Overall, it's got some cool and explosive moments, but it's not enough to warrant a view if you ask me. And to think that director J.C. Chandor (director of brilliant films such as 'Margin Call' and 'A Most Violent Year') reduced himself to this mindless mess!… Expand

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Jes1310Apr 15, 2019

Beautiful cinematography is the most positive thing to say about TF. Storyline/script is below average. And sometimes these hardened veterand do just plain stupid Things. One never sympathise with the characters, and especially Affleck is notBeautiful cinematography is the most positive thing to say about TF. Storyline/script is below average. And sometimes these hardened veterand do just plain stupid Things. One never sympathise with the characters, and especially Affleck is not doing a good job.… Expand

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5

MattBrady99May 20, 2019

A solid cast with a handful of suspenseful scenes that J.C. Chandor directed marvelously.

Although the main message the movie presents isn't anything new or special as it thinks it is. The first half is a little bit generic and some musicA solid cast with a handful of suspenseful scenes that J.C. Chandor directed marvelously.

Although the main message the movie presents isn't anything new or special as it thinks it is. The first half is a little bit generic and some music choices felt thrown in because someone really liked that song.

It steps into gear when the heist happens, of course.… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 17, 2019

Yes, I found it entertaining. After all it is just an action film without pretensions. It helps a lot the strong cast that has but the story really doesn't do any favors and the way in which the narrative is building all the misfortunes theyYes, I found it entertaining. After all it is just an action film without pretensions. It helps a lot the strong cast that has but the story really doesn't do any favors and the way in which the narrative is building all the misfortunes they face come to feel repetitive and forced to a certain point.

Interesting option however forgettable. It's a Netflix film after all.… Expand

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4

WillSchneiderJul 20, 2020

Dirigido por J. C. Chandor (Até o fim / Horizonte Profundo), Operação Fronteira tenta ser mais profundo (trocadilho) do que um simples filme de ação ou drama de guerra. Provavelmente isso ocorra devido ao roteiro de Mark Boal (excelenteDirigido por J. C. Chandor (Até o fim / Horizonte Profundo), Operação Fronteira tenta ser mais profundo (trocadilho) do que um simples filme de ação ou drama de guerra. Provavelmente isso ocorra devido ao roteiro de Mark Boal (excelente roteirista de Guerra ao Terror e A hora mais escura)

Contudo, devido a diversos fatores ele acaba por cair em vícios de narrativa, o que faz com que ele se atrapalhe na hora de criar uma ligação do espectador com a história. Diferente por exemplo de Guerra ao Terror (2009), existem horas que não sabemos o motivo pelo qual tal coisa esta acontecendo, ficamos perdidos, nos perguntado: ok, onde estamos e por qual motivo os protagonistas chegaram lá?

A obra busca tentar transmitir que tudo dá errado, pelo extremo impulso e ganância dos personagens, porém a forma como a história foi conduzida não faz nós sentirmos essa conexão, principalmente, para com as decisões e os personagens. Muitas vezes pouco é explicado, me senti como um membro do grupo que não sabia o que estava acontecendo (um dos pontos altos do longa), mesmo o filme sendo, em grande parte, uma demonstração sobre o convívio e união de cinco soldados em uma missão fora do escopo comum, onde supõe-se que eles eram inseridos (Missões a mando do governo).

Os personagens Tom Davis (Ben Affleck), Santiago Garcia (Oscar Isaac), Francisco Morales (Pedro Pascal), William Miller (Charlie Hunnam) e Ben Miller (Garrett Hedlund) acabam tendo altos e baixos, ficando entre amor é ódio para o espectador, não pela interpretação, mas pela sua construção.

Bom, se leram até aqui devem pensar que o filme é péssimo? Bem, também não é pra tanto. O filme é regular. Tem um grupo de atores fantásticos, que somados a cenários maravilhosos e com muito potencial para o que a obra desejava apresentar, podiam ter feito algo espetacular como o já referenciado Guerra ao Terror. Além disso a obra tem uma trilha sonora de tirar o chapéu, o longa quase entra no modo Tarantino. Porém fica apenas no quase.

O potencial que a obra tinha acabou se perdendo, o que é visível quando os espectadores, um pouco frustrados com o segmento que se deu, acabam por ficar com um sentimento de “acabou assim? é isso mesmo?” Operação Fronteira é um filme que divide opiniões, ficará entre amor e ódio, a mim ficou apenas como um filme mediano, mas que merece ser assistido, muito pela sua qualidade de imagem e atuações. Ele é um bom filme para uma tarde ou noite despretensiosa.… Expand

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