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Special Forces … During the existence of this unit, many stereotypes and misconceptions have developed. Most people have a vague idea of what these guys are doing.
Formations of special forces are classified depending on departmental affiliation (army, navy, police, border agencies, etc.). Only professionals who have undergone special training can get there. They perform especially important tasks, in particular, intelligence, anti-terrorist activities, protection of borders or dignitaries …
If you are interested in this topic, pay attention to our selection of the best films about special forces. Many of them will appeal to even those who are indifferent to action films and military films. Of course, this is not a documentary, so don’t take everything at face value.
10 Soldier Jane (1997)
The film is set in the USA. Political intrigues lead to the fact that the first woman appears in the Navy. That chance falls to Jordan O’Neill. First, she must undergo training under a special program at the Catalano training center. Dropout – more than 60%, and among men. Will Jane be able to stand up and show everyone what she is capable of? Or maybe she will have to deviate from her principles and leave?
9. Morpehi (2005)
The film is about the plight of the Marines during the war for the liberation of Kuwait. The protagonist Anthony Swofford is a hereditary military man. Tony decides to continue the work of his father and grandfather, but for now he is a rookie. After completing the special course, he is sent to the Middle East, where an armed conflict is taking place between Iraq and the Multinational Force. Upon arrival – cruel jokes from new colleagues, ahead – only unbearable heat and fighting with Iraqi soldiers. Soon Tony makes new friends, he is invited to sniper courses. Ordinary military days. Will Swofford be able to return home and enjoy a peaceful life again?
8. Commando (1985)
Classic 80s. Arnold Schwarzenegger played the main role in the film.
John Matrix is a hero, a retired colonel. He lives with his teenage daughter Jenny, their home is in the mountains. There is no one around, a secluded life is a conscious choice of John. Soon, the former commander of Furby comes to him. He asks Matrix for help. Someone is killing ex-special forces, one by one. The bandits have been waiting for this, they have been looking for Matrix for a long time. The intruders kidnap Jenny. John wants to help his daughter, but soon he himself is captured. All this was started by a former subordinate of Matrix. The commando has no choice. He is ready to do anything to save his daughter…
The film is jokingly called a manual for special forces. He demonstrates how to single-handedly destroy an entire division of the enemy. At one time he became the leader in the number of corpses, there are more than a hundred of them. It can hardly be called reliable, but in the 80s he chained everyone to the screen without exception.
7. Hurt Locker (2008)
A film about the everyday life of American sappers in Iraq. Became one of the most significant events in US cinema, received six awards “Oscar”.
2004 war in Iraq. The leader of the sappers group dies while clearing mines. William James becomes the new commander. He loves war. For him, bomb disposal is nothing more than a game. He’s bold, reckless, and doesn’t seem to value his life at all. Subordinates of William Jay and Owen are not satisfied with this approach. James’s recklessness endangers not only his own life, but also the lives of his partners. Jay and Owen decide to take control of the situation and choose not the best way to do it…
6. Survivor (2013)
The film is based on real events. Based on the memoirs of a miraculously surviving American commando.
Afghanistan, 2005 American intelligence officers are given the task of monitoring the village, where, according to the assumption of high-ranking officials, the Taliban leader Ahmad Shah is located. The operation fails miserably, the shepherds discover the scouts. The commandos don’t know what to do. You can’t kill hostages, but to let them go means signing your own death warrant. The squad leader decides to inform the leadership about the failure of the operation, release the shepherds and request an evacuation. To catch the radio signal, you need to climb a high mountain. Americans make the mistake of choosing the wrong peak. They cannot contact the higher authorities, and one of the shepherds has already informed the militants about the scouts…
5. SWAT (2017)
Those who like to stretch the pleasure will definitely enjoy this American television series. At the moment, 3 seasons, 64 episodes have been filmed.
The main characters are SEALs, the elite of the US Navy. Every day they have to solve the most difficult tasks: search and rescue operations, sabotage, hostage rescue. The most important event in their activities: the capture of terrorist No. 1 – Saddam Hussein …
4. Doom (2005)
Fantastic film based on the computer game of the same name. And again the marines, but this time they will have to fight not with real villains, terrorists and bandits, but with mutants.
The film is set in 2145. Scientists led another experiment on Mars, but the operation got out of control. The result – the planet is filled with mutants. A special squad from the Marine Corps is sent to Mars to destroy the zombies. After all, they are already trying to break through to Earth, humanity is in danger …
3. Crazy SWAT (2009)
Mystical comedy, which also has nothing to do with the real activities of the special forces.
Bob is an ordinary journalist. His wife leaves him. The man does not know how to survive this tragic event and decides to go to Iraq. He wants to show his wife what he is really worth. Maybe then she’ll come back? Bob meets with Lyn Cassady, a Special Forces officer who tells the former editor about his time under Bill Django. They established peace on earth not with the help of weapons, but in a different way – with spiritual practices and methods. People with paranormal abilities can do much more for the army than the coolest professionals …
2. Raid (2011)
Slums of Jakarta. The 30-story building became a fortress for drug dealer Tama Riyadi. The police haven’t been here in over 10 years. In this building, any bandit can find shelter: both a thief and a murderer. A detachment of commandos receives a new task – to enter the house and arrest the baron. An absurd accident leads to the fact that the commandos become hostages of the building. They can’t escape, the exits are blocked. On each floor, thugs are waiting for them, who are out for blood…
1. Black Hawk (2001)
This military drama tells about real events that took place in 1993 (the battle in Mogadishu).
Somalia Civil War. The country is literally dying of hunger. The number of innocent victims has already exceeded 300 thousand. UN peacekeeping forces decide to move in and send food to the people. The American army allocates five hundred special forces to help them. These are professionals in their field. The soldiers are resolute, they do not understand what they are getting into and cannot yet assess the real picture. Somali adversaries are worthy opponents…
The film is based on the book by Mark Bowden in memory of fallen soldiers.