"AKA" blends intense action sequences with a sharp critique of both private and political crime networks. The criminal organization that the protagonist—a special forces soldier—is sent to infiltrate hides a wrongdoing involving figures in French politics. This raises the question of which group is truly more culpable. A further theme explores how children are regarded by those who present themselves as morally…

It’s remarkable how many action movies France has been providing to Netflix recently; my previous review was about *In His Shadow*, so seeing two solid French action films appear consecutively on the platform is quite noteworthy. It's disappointing that this one doesn’t last longer, though. The movie seems to have difficulty juggling its various storylines, and even a two-hour length isn't sufficient for them all …

There’s just a lot going on. AKA is a French action movie featuring a physically imposing lead character—a fairly standard formula, and one that some filmmakers have managed to execute well over the years. The problem isn't with the performances; it's really the writing itself. It seems like whoever was in charge simply gathered a list of elements: a French action film centered around a strong fighter infil…