War Machine

What it’s about

In Afghanistan, a U.S. Army combat engineer survives a Taliban artillery strike that wounds his leg and kills his younger brother. Two years later, he arrives at a Ranger training camp in Colorado, determined to pass the grueling selection and fulfill his brother's dream. Assigned as squad leader for the final exercise, he and the other candidates, armed with blank-firing weapons, are suddenly confronted by a massive combat robot of unknown origin that attacks them.

What hooks you

Patrick Hughes, director of 'The Expendables 3', brings his action expertise to this blend of military training and alien invasion. Alan Ritchson, who performed many of his own stunts including underwater sequences where he held his breath for two minutes, stars as the engineer. Former U.S. Army Rangers served as military consultants, designing the physical exercises shown in the film. The candidates' numbered designations reflect real Ranger Assessment and Selection Program practices.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like military sci-fi with intense firefights, survival against overwhelming odds, and a gritty, dark atmosphere where training meets an otherworldly threat.