Mile 22 is a 2018 American espionage action thriller film directed by Peter Berg and written by Lea Carpenter, from a story by Carpenter and Graham Roland. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, John Malkovich, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, and Ronda Rousey. It follows an elite CIA task force composed of paramilitary officers from Ground Branch of Special Activities Division, that has to escort a high-priority asset 22 miles to an extraction point while being hunted by the government.
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THE MOVIE:
While not the best team up from Berg and Wahlberg it’s still an entertaining flick that’s worth a watch. If you are a Mark Wahlberg fan then you’ll likely find enjoyment a bit more than others. I’m a fan of Wahlberg and I think it allowed me to look past some of the not so strong points of the film. There are some scenes that I feel could have actually been better perhaps with a different actor in his place. Never the less this is definitely a film that you need to commit yourself to and give it the time that is needed for it to shake out and get better as it goes along.
VIDEO QUALITY:
MILE 22 comes to blu-ray with a 1080p transfer that adds both clarity and grit. Lots of smoke haze and explosion lit scenes add a cinematic experience that helps you feel the scenes. Grain is apparent in many of these scenes, but nothing that detracts from the experience. Overall its a great blu-ray transfer and comparable to other big budget action films of today.
AUDIO QUALITY:
MILE 22 comes to Blu-ray with an English DTS HD Master 7.1 Audio Track. With a film that has a crazy amount of bullets flying and explosions the 7.1 track comes in handy. With every flash bang, grenade and car wreck it’s a great track adding an immersive audio experience.
SUPPLEMENTS:
Overwatch: Follow the “Overwatch”, the para-military division in Mile 22,and explore the background and inspiration as to why this type of team was chosen for the film.
Introducing Iko: A spotlight on world-renowned action star Iko Uwais and his experience with combat fighting, stunt work and choreographing his own scenes in the film.
IkoFight: Interview with Iko Uwais discussing his intense fight scenes from the practice room to the final shot.
Bad Ass Women: A behind-the-scenes look with stars Lauren Cohan and Ronda Rousey along with writer Lea Carpenter, discussing stunts, intellectual smarts and the overall tenacity of the film’s female characters.
BTS Stunts: An in-depth take on the creation of the action-packed stunts of Mile 22 with commentary from Director Peter Berg and the film’s stars.
Modern Combat:Explore the concept of modern action cinema, where scenes are created and shot in real time with multiple cameras, mesmerizing cinematographyand intense action stunts.
Colombia: Take a tour Bogota, Colombia with the cast and filmmakers discussing key filming location points.
Trailers
The film marks the fourth collaboration between Berg and Wahlberg, following Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and Patriots Day. The film was released in the United States on August 17, 2018. It has grossed $66 million worldwide and received generally unfavorable reviews from critics, who called it “confusing and a chaotic mess,” alongside criticizing the cinematography in the action sequences, although the performance of Uwais has received praise. – wikipedia
