The British action-thriller film One More Shot, directed by James Nunn, will be released in 2024. It is the direct sequel to the 2021 film One Shot. In this installment, action veteran Scott Adkins reprises his role as Navy SEAL Jake Harris, who undertakes a mission that is even greater than the first film. One More Shot is intensifying the stakes by telling the story as a real-time, one contonigious shot experience which adapts the style of 1917 and Birdman into a modern military action film.
Synopsis
The story continues shortly after the happenings of the first film, One Shot. The prequel revolves around the intel agent Jake Harris surviving a brutal insurgency at a CIA black site located in Poland. Harris now faces a different, more difficult task. He must escort a high-value detainee, Amin Mansur, from a secure military facility to Washington D.C for further interrogation. Mansur is believed to be part of an ongoing terrorist attack, therefore his testimony alongside his safe custody is crucial.
Things take a perilous dimension when a mechanical malfunction compels their military aircraft to ground at a Baltimore commercial airport. A private militia unit storming the airport with machine guns. It appears these mercenaries not only set their sights on Mansur, but also seem to have insider knowledge regarding the transport’s schedule and staff, calling into question whether a mole exists among Homeland security operatives or CIA agents.
As a bloodbath is imminent and with Harris expected to maneuver through non-combatant crossfire, he is once again required to depend on strategic instincts plucked from the toolkit of a military-grade mercenary of war as he attempts to traverse the maze of the airport… retrieve Mansur…and try to piece together what there is to be uncovered at the center of the conspiracy. The movie is produced with the intent of real time retelling and the illusion of cuts being seamless in time bringing elevation of tension present in every breath of destruction. This is the period of time Harris undergoes moral conflicts, shocking reality of unfiltered violence, and building tension realizing the scope of danger that is beginning to unfold.
Scott Adkins as Jake Harris: The protagonist of the movie is an adept Navy SEAL on of exemplifies courage, precision and loyalty. Adkins once more provides a_A_(s) demanding physical performance alongside stringently crafted and paced action scenes complemented with heart to eyes moments to the sweet worn out hearts.
Michael Jai White as Robert Jackson: Jackson is a military contractor turned rogue operator who leads the mercenary team assaulting the airport. He is a calculating and dangerous adversary.
Alexis Knapp as Jennifer Lomax: A Homeland Security agent with questionable motives whose motives become relevant as the story develops.
Tom Berenger as Mike Marshall: A CIA official who is seasoned enough to coordinate the mission from behind the scenes. His character adds significance and uncertainty to the unfolding operation.
Waleed Elgadi as Amin Mansur: A harshly underestimated terrorist with knowledge crucial to averting a catastrophic attack. Mansur is portrayed with subtlety, walking a very thin line between victim and threat.
Meena Rayann as Niesha Mansur: Mansur’s wife, her inclusion add emotional complexity as well as a personal stake to the mission, begging the question of his innocence.
Jill Winternitz as Kelly Harris: Jake’s wife, who shows up in flashbacks or communication scenes. Widely help humanize Harris and subsequently raise the emotional stakes.
Neil Linpow as FBI Agent Long: One of the law enforcers present at the airport, his loyalties, and intentions are foggy.
Director: James Nunn, after working on One Shot, has a consistent vision for the sequel and seeks to push the boundaries of action filmmaking.
Writer: Jamie Russell crafted a script for the movie that handles its one-shot style and adds an intricate layer of tension, treachery, and solace.
Producer: For the genre films, Ben Jacques is known to support the production’s aggressive approach to style and pacing.
Cinematographer: The celluloid magic of Job Reineke is the choreography of the film’s camera work – long, intricate takes.
Music: Austin Wintory, in his score for the film, intensified its dramatic quality without masking the sounds of gunfire, footsteps, and breathless sprints.
IMDb Ratings and Critical Reception
The initial reception by critics of One More Shot was mixed to moderately favorable. A number of reviewers did appreciate the film’s attempt, particularly its attempt at a ‘real-time’ presentation and dynamic choreography. In addition Scott Adkins, who has been a fanfare in casters of martial arts and action genre, is garnering praise for his apparent stamina and physical presence through the mid-100-minute runtime.
The one take gimmick camera technique succeeded in building momentum and keeping viewers engaged. The camera is fixed on Harris as he navigates the cramped spaces of the airport, fighting off relentless waves of mercenaries in brutal hand-to-hand combat. This approach greatly enhances the immersive nature of the film and resembles the experience of playing a video game.
Even so, the film is not without its detractors. Why some reviewers decided character development wasn’t as prioritized as much as action-packed scenes is beyond me, as well as why some plot twists were labeled predictable or lacking depth. The supporting characters, while proficient, often lack the time necessary to garner emotional impact. Still, there is broad agreement that the film meets its objective of offering an exhilarating experience without condescending to the audience’s intellect.
Conclusion
In One More Shot, the story of Jake Harris is taken to new heights while simultaneously redefining action cinematography. The film is a mixture of adrenaline, harsh movement, and storytelling that blends together in the form of an uninterrupted shot. While not exploring any deep moral or political concerns, the definite focus on taut, real-time action pacing makes it a distinguished title in 2024’s action movie offerings.
Once again, Scott Adkins makes a compelling case for himself as one of the most athletically gifted performers in the action genre, and thanks to the direction of James Nunn, what could have been a mundane sequel was transformed into something far more ambitious and elegant. Whether a lover of military thrillers, martial arts movies, or simply a person who enjoys inventive approaches to filmmaking, One More Shot will without a doubt satiate and deepen one’s interest through its intense narrative.
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