Behind Enemy Lines

Synopsis

Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 war film that follows the story of a naval aviator, Lt. Chris Burnett, played by Owen Wilson, who is shot down over enemy territory in war-torn Bosnia. With limited resources and facing constant danger, Burnett must navigate his way through hostile territory while being hunted down by the Serbian forces led by a ruthless tracker. As Burnett fights to survive and evade capture, he must also come to terms with the realities of war and the importance of loyalty and duty. The film is a thrilling and intense portrayal of one man's harrowing journey behind enemy lines during a time of conflict and chaos.

Cast

• 

  Owen Wilson

  Lt. Chris 'Longhorn' Burnett

• 

  Gene Hackman

  Admiral Leslie Reigart, Commander Adriatic Battle Group

• 

  Gabriel Macht

  Lt. Jeremy 'Smoke' Stackhouse

• 

  Olek Krupa

  General Miroslav Lokar

• 

  Vladimir Mashkov

  Tracker (Sasha)

• 

  Marko Igonda

  Bazda

Reviews

Behind Enemy Lines received a mix of reviews from critics. While the action sequences and Owen Wilson's performance were praised for their intensity and realism, some critics found the plot to be lacking depth and originality. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 37%, with the consensus stating that 'Despite its lush tropical scenery and attractive leads, Behind Enemy Lines is mostly a lightweight, cliched affair.' IMDb rated the movie 6.4/10, with many viewers agreeing that the film offers good entertainment value but falls short in terms of character development. Metacritic gave it a score of 49/100, indicating mixed or average reviews. Overall, Behind Enemy Lines is a decent action film with high-octane moments but lacks in terms of storytelling and characterization.