Rescue Mission 2 review: The best action movies are back on Netflix

the first thing you remember rescue mission 2from Netflix, it’s Tyler Reik (Chris Hemsworth) almost died. In the original movie, released in 2020, it seemed like his death was a fact. So the sequel, also directed by Sam Hargrave, spends over ten minutes explaining how he survived. The decision is correct insofar as Joe Russo’s script tries to create an atmosphere of plausibility to show that the Australian mercenary is more than just a caricature of an action hero.

An element that supports most of the simple scenario, but flows seamlessly into a story presented in a straightforward manner. Tyler, now recovered from his injuries, decides to walk away from any scene of violence. Until his past, which the plot outlines without going into detail, but which humanizes the character, brings him back into action.

An unnamed contact (Idris Elba) has a mission for him; the one who is alone Tyler can perform. Enter the prison in Georgia, rescue the captive family of the mafia boss and cross the Black Sea. All without casualties, with guarantees of survival and without the help of any government. Especially from the mysterious group that hires him. And, even worse, with the brother of his possible victim and the leader of a criminal gang with the appearance of a religious cult, hurrying on his heels.

An unknown journey towards danger

Of course, all of the above combined with Tyler sets out without hesitation. that’s when rescue mission 2 this shows that, despite the usual one-man army trope, it requires multiple licenses. Tyler doesn’t work alone. His team of Yaz (Adam Bessa) and Nick Khan (Golshifte Farahani), is of great importance in his performance.

In addition, it is important to understand your figure as part of something larger. Unlike other similar characters, Tyler has a tactical mission. The script analyzes what, apart from its feelings or context, directly links it to the facts. Trained in weapon handling, combat and killing techniques, this expert has a clear purpose. That the family he will return are hostages and therefore not just names on his record.

There is no doubt that the intention to give the figure depth out of two-dimensional necessity is ambitious. But rescue mission 2 he achieves this halfway through exploring the possibility that Tyler risk your life, not because of vague ideals or professional commitments. The scenario that emerges is that the mercenary knows his limits, but also his strengths. For example, knowing that his presence is not accidental and that he is a key element in a violent rescue, almost impossible and probably doomed to failure.

rescue mission 2visually stunning

However, one day rescue mission 2 enters its second and dizzying stretch, his few narrative skills waning in favor of the visual. Director of photography Greg Bold emphasizes the possibilities offered by the various scenarios in which the character moves.

So, he uses sequence frames – a resource he already used in Thomas Siegel’s previous Newton installment – to tie the plot together. From the dark depths of an Eastern European prison where the camera pans between hand-to-hand combat and shooting, to a moving train. The shots are lengthened in a sequence that emphasizes lighting and the use of at least three cameras. something resembling John Wick 4Chad Stahelski.

But the ongoing clashes rescue mission 2 they lack the aesthetic and choreographic beauty of the saga starring Keanu Reeves. The director compensates by creating a sense of congestion by following his main characters in real time. Perhaps for this reason, visual fluidity is a feat that manages to bring the plot together even at its most confusing moments. When Tyler carries out his dangerous mission, he must deal with its consequences. An army of drug dealers will follow him, with an almost mystical sense of need to bring back their leader’s nephews.

Ending with third part

rescue mission 2 reaches its highest point when Tyler and his team faces all sorts of assassins willing to die for the good of the group they are part of. A curious idea that turns every figurine with a weapon in hand into an insurmountable danger. The script then tries to show that this character who doesn’t want to be is also human. A point that does not go into too much detail, resolving it in a few sentimental sequences, and which, in fact, weakens what was previously raised.

Nevertheless, rescue mission 2 represents a notable evolution in the action genre. Better achieved and with more narrative cohesion than other similar stories, it manages to stand out by creating its own visual identity and that of its unique protagonist.

Maybe that’s why, rescue mission 2 manages to maintain its coherence in the finale, which leaves the door open for a direct sequel that will presumably end the current installment. This is a gesture of absolute trust on the part of Netflix in the movie’s success? With the first release becoming one of the most viewed, it’s clear that the platform is announcing the inevitable. Story Tyler it’s just begun.