This film proved exceptionally dull and tedious. The initial scene involves a pursuit lasting seven full minutes, which felt like an enormous waste of time. After that lengthy opening, I was already convinced it was a poorly made movie, though it does offer a disheartening glimpse into what France has become – vulnerable, diminished, permissive, dishonest, filled with crime, and generally in decline because of the po…

It feels like I’m repeating myself lately, but “scripts matter.” A weak screenplay really can damage what might have been a truly good movie or show. And here's another example: "Squad 36." Let’s begin by noting the things this film does well. The performances are strong, the action sequences are acceptable if not outstanding, and the story has genuine feeling. However, the script is where it fails. It becomes …