The Covenant (2023)

"The acting is strong, and the actors are buoyed by crisp dialogue and a handful of impressively written speeches..."

"A relatively traditional and admirably staged war film... with moments so intense you'll have to remember to breathe."

"Where The Covenant most shines is in the riveting intensity of both its performances and its action..."

"Directed by Ritchie with breathless, propulsive momentum..."

"The film’s characterisations are thin even by the standards of tough-guy cinema or a Call of Duty video game."

"The Covenant, by (Ritchie's) standards, is visually chaste. There are the inevitable flourishes... but most are justifiable."

"If one is to see The Covenant as merely an action film, then it certainly delivers. However, there is a great deal missing from Ritchie's film."

"The Covenant is a lacerating and moving experience."

"A gritty change of pace for the director."

"Standout performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim as bonded heroes save an otherwise bloated military thriller."

"Ritchie’s tendency for swaggering overkill proves especially ill-advised for the serious story he wants to tell..."