WWII Operation Phoenix – Movie Review
First Reaction – WWII Operation Phoenix brings the basic story of heroism for the greater good in war.
Where to Watch
WWII: Operation Phoenix (VOD Release 12/3/24)
Director: Wesley Mellott
Writer: Darrin Archer (Screenplay)
Cast
- Costas Mandylor (Saw Franchise)
- Richard Lyntton (Creed)
- Darrin Archer (House of Cards)
- Marcus Lawrence
- Allison Kessler
- Cabrina Collesides (Called to Duty)
Plot: When the Nazis capture a female spy with critical information for the Allies, a daring plan is devised to rescue her: a small group of Allied commandos will partner with a small French resistance and escapees from one of the most dreaded POW camps. Together, they will defy the odds and bring the fight on multiple fronts, but soon realize that this battle is only just beginning.
Runtime: 1 Hour 46 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: WWII Operation Phoenix starts when the Nazis capture spy Katherine LaRue (Alden). Henry Finn (Mandylor) creates a plan to get her free and bring her secrets to the Allied forces. A team of soldiers from around the world have come together to complete the mission.
They must put aside their difference to complete the mission and a common enemy brings them closer. However, the mission faces challenges they must overcome if they are going to turn the war in the favour of the Allied forces.
Verdict on WWII Operation Phoenix
Recap
The movie follows a group of Allied Forces that work to free a captured spy from the Germans. They must risk their lives to overcome the odds and collect one of the biggest secrets of the war.
Best Parts
The movie does a good job of showing us a secret mission between German and Allied Forces. It shows how important it is to stop the German side and how an unlikely spy creates a battle for control. This shows the different backgrounds brought together for the mission and the sacrifices made to stop the destruction.
Worst Parts
The action sequences are not as big as they want to be and never feel as intense as they are portrayed to be. It never manages to create the feeling the Allied Forces would struggle to deal with the German side despite being outnumbered. The performances are also not as strong as they could be with some of the accents being stereotypical.
Final Thoughts –WWII Operation Phoenix is a solid story of heroism in the war.