Basic 2003
“Deception is their most dangerous weapon.”
What is Basic?
Basic is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 18, 2003
- Studios
- Phoenix Pictures, Intermedia Films, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
Basic is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Phoenix Pictures, Intermedia Films, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A hurricane‑struck training mission spirals into a deadly mystery for a DEA agent.”
- Gripping survival premise in a jungle hurricane
- Conflicting testimonies fuel a tense investigation
- Fast‑paced action‑thriller vibe
- The mystery relies heavily on conflicting accounts, which may feel convoluted
Watch it if you enjoy tense military mysteries with high‑octane action.
The film contains intense violence and harsh language, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main setting of the film?
The story takes place at a U.S. Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal during a hurricane, with much of the action in the surrounding jungle.
Who leads the investigation in the movie?
Tom Hardy, an ex‑Army Ranger turned maverick DEA agent, is brought in to uncover what happened.
Why do the two rescued recruits give different stories?
Each survivor recounts a different version of the events surrounding their leader Nathan West and the rest of the platoon.
What genre does the film belong to?
Basic is classified as an action, thriller, and crime film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.
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