Ad Vitam functions as a French action thriller and demonstrates competence in its technical aspects, though it falters with the central storyline. Guillaume Canet portrays Franck with convincing authenticity, and the initial sequence depicting a home invasion is truly suspenseful and disturbing. The film effectively illustrates the harshness of GIGN training, and the physical feats appear considerably more realistic …

"Ad Vitam" feels familiar—it treads ground already covered by numerous other French action crime thrillers—but it falls short of expectations. The narrative, glimpsed in the initial scenes and then again during the film’s final section, delivers what you'd anticipate: fast-paced action sequences, suspense, and impressive visuals. Unfortunately, these engaging moments are bookended by an abundance of lighthearted c…