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Disclaimer:  The below movie review is a rewrite - reprint from when this film was actively showing in movie theaters. Since Mile 22 is currently trending as a top 10 movie on Netflix, I decided to rehash my review of this film. Interesting enough, I started watching this movie on Netflix before I realized I had seen it before. Go figure. With that being said, here is my review of the Netflix movie - Mile 22.

 

Introduction to the Mile 22 Movie

 

Mile 22 is basically an action spy - surveillance type movie starring Mark Wahlberg as James Silva. It is a gritty action film, rather than the suave type you may have seen in the James Bond franchise movies.  Spoiler Alert: There are probably lots of similar movies with a plot to stop dangerous situations from taking place with a brief interlude for drama; however, I was pleasantly surprised that there was a reveal at the end of the movie.

 

 

Actors in the Mile 22 Movie

 

In the Mile 22 movie, Mark Wahlberg tends to say his lines quickly -- sometimes popping the rubber band around his wrist as a reminder to keep calm. In my opinion, other than these actions, Mark Wahlberg seems to play the same person in all his movies. In other words, to me he seems to be a one-dimensional actor.

 

As the movie progresses, Mark Wahlberg's character loses his quick speech pattern, probably not by design. The other actors played their roles well; however, the stand out action star in Mile 22 in my opinion was Iko Uwais.

 

If you are a Ronda Rousey fan, you may be happy to know that she is in this movie -- but I  think you will be disappointed in the reach of her role. She has a small part and her script as well as facial expressions involved her mostly saying profanity and keeping a scowl on her face.  By contrast, Lauren Cohan (the other major female actor in the movie) as Alice Kerr had a more prominent role in the Mile 22 film. I think if Ronda Rousey had won more champopnship fights (in real life) her role may have been bigger in this movie. Unfortunately, the directors could have completely deleted Ronda Rousey's scenes from the film with little to no impact on the movie.

 

 

Action Scenes in the Mile 22 Movie

 

The Mile 22 movie had a fair number of action scenes from the beginning of the film to the end. If you watch this movie, you will notice there are lots of explosions and violence as well. In fact, this movie is rated R so you must be 17 years or older to watch it.

 

 

Spoiler Alert: The fight scene that caught my interest was the one that took place in an hospital where Iko Uwais, who played Li Noor demonstrated some of his martial arts skills. Of course, these fights could have been performed by stunt men instead of the actor, but to me, it was still the highlight of the movie.

 

Regarding the violence, there is a graphic scene dealing with a car window and broken glass, that I think should have been omitted due to its graphic nature.

 

 

 

Look-alike Actors in the Mile 22 Movie

 

Lauren Cohan resembles the star of the now canceled Blindspot TV series starring Jaimie Alexander. When I saw her initially on the screen, I thought Jaimie Alexander had shifted from Blindspot to work in this movie.  Of course, that was not the case.

 

Assessment of the Mile 22 Movie

 

 

If I compared Mark Wahlberg's film Mile 22 with Tom Cruise’s blockbuster movie, Mission: Impossible -  Fallout -- the latter would win by flying colors. This is due in part to the high quality of action in the Mission Impossible Fallout movie, as well as the sense that you are watching a spectacular film.  When I look back on the Mile 22 movie, the most I can remember is the barrage of shootings, fights and explosions.

 

On the other hand, a major plus for this film was inclusion of women in the action scenes rather than having them sit or stand by on the sidelines.

 

Overall, I believe you will enjoy Mile 22 if you like movies with lots of action, explosions and a hint of suspense.  I am giving this movie an extra ½ star rating because even though I could predict some of the ending scenarios of the movie -- there is one part that I did not see coming. If you watch the Netflix movie, Mile 22, you will know what I'm talking about.

 

Rating of the Mile 22 Movie

 

 

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate the Mile 22 movie 3 1/2 stars.