Gerard Butler usually plays the unbreakable hero, but in Kandahar, he takes on a more subdued, weary role—arguably one of his most layered performances in recent years.
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He stars as CIA agent Tom Harris, exposed in Afghanistan and forced to travel 400 miles with his translator Mo, pursued by militias and assassins across hostile terrain.
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The film mixes shootouts, drones, and explosions with long, tense silences. Director Ric Roman Waugh balances action with stillness, amplifying anxiety over spectacle.
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Screenwriter Mitchell LaFortune, a former intelligence officer, injects realism—focusing on shifting loyalties, espionage chaos, and civilians trapped in endless conflict.
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Despite Butler’s strong performance, the action feels contrived and oddly dull. Even intense set pieces lack spark, leaving audiences disconnected from the drama.
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The overly sentimental ending, filled with forgotten characters and hollow messages, undercuts its serious themes—leaving Kandahar feeling empty and unmemorable.
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