Mile 22

Mile 22 is a high-octane action thriller that follows an elite CIA covert operations team tasked with transporting a valuable asset, Li Noor, a renegade Indonesian police officer who possesses crucial information that could prevent a potential attack on American soil. Led by James Silva (Mark Wahlberg), the team must navigate a perilous 22-mile journey through hostile territory to safely deliver their asset to an extraction point. The film is packed with intense gunfights, tactical maneuvers, and relentless pacing, highlighting the sacrifices and moral complexities faced by operatives in the shadows. Directed by Peter Berg, Mile 22 combines espionage with raw action to deliver a gritty and adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience.

Mile 22 received predominantly mixed to negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a low 23% approval rating, with the consensus noting its "preposterous, over-edited shootouts" that often overshadow the plot's potential. Critics have pointed out the film's frantic pacing and excessive action sequences, which some felt made the story hard to follow. Metacritic assigned it a score of 38/100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. However, some reviewers acknowledged the film's intense action choreography and Mark Wahlberg's committed performance as highlights. On IMDb, the movie has a moderate audience rating of 6.1/10, reflecting a somewhat divided viewer response. While fans of high-paced, brutal action found enjoyment, others criticized the lack of character development and narrative depth. The Los Angeles Times described it as "a gritty adventure that sacrifices coherence for carnage," and Variety criticized its "overreliance on chaos" but conceded the kinetic energy is palpable. Overall, Mile 22 appeals mainly to viewers seeking relentless action without the need for intricate storytelling.