Alarum

The ingredients are simple: lure some stars with synopsis to a project, but then put all of it in hands of bad writing, amateur direction, tons of nonsense and awful sfx, plot holes large as the local group of galaxies, drunk editing, absence of any coherence and attempts of acting (actually, what acting? True, some of the participants in this gave it a try but, alas, to no avail). Did you know that you can perform a large shootout (no one reloads even once) with a lot of explosions and noise in a relatively small town (they call it village), allegedly in Poland ("enemies" speak Russian, of course, and die like in John Wick, by dozens, being incompetent like kindergarten children), and no inhabitants even come to the window to see what happens? There's nobody anywhere near but "our heroes". The cherry on top of this mess is a strong hint on possible sequel, since this abruptly ends. God forbid! There are A movies, B movies, even C movies. At the bottom there are BS movies. This is a fine example. Two stars for skill of engaging Sly and Scott Eastwood. Were they blackmailed to participate? Nothing else could explain it. Run from this before it's too late.

The first primary action scene the main character is surrounded by 20 generic henchmen. He hits one and steals an AR15 then proceeds to fire 200 rounds from one magazine. Hip firing and coming out on top of course.

CGI blood and bullet wounds are absurd and the lowest tier effects. This is a painful slog of bad acting and terrible writing. The mercenaries can't hit the broad side of a barn. A guy fleeing at 10 paces can run away and take them out in packs of 3, because the story calls for the absurdity.

I am truly stunned something like this gets made or even funded. How on Earth does this make its money back? Its absolutely dreadful. This is like an art school pipe dream production idea that actually came to life.

The armorer on the movie must be a teenager that has played too many video games. The weapons used are laughable. AA-12 shotguns and all kinds of outlandish rare expensive guns. They got out some of their toys for the movie and wanted to showcase many of their favorites.

Stallone phones this one in and collects a Bruce Willis paycheck for phoning one in. This is a complete bomb.

Alarum, a 2025 action crime thriller, unfortunately fell far short of my expectations. The most significant flaw lies in its weak script. The plot development lacks logic and coherence; the plot points are simplistic and poorly constructed. Many scenes feel jarring and abrupt, lacking necessary context and explanation. This makes it difficult to understand the characters' motivations and actions, ultimately hindering audience engagement.

Furthermore, I was surprised by Sylvester Stallone's limited screen time. Advertised as a key draw, his presence and contribution to the narrative were far less substantial than anticipated, diminishing a major potential highlight of the film. While Scott Eastwood delivered an acceptable performance, it couldn't compensate for the deficiencies in the script and overall plot.

While the action sequences were technically well-executed, the sluggish pace and lack of tension rendered them underwhelming. They failed to elevate the viewing experience. In summary, Alarum is a disappointing film. It squandered a talented cast and production resources, resulting in a mediocre, even poor, cinematic experience. I doubt even a director's cut could salvage this film. The special effects also disappointed, appearing rough and dated compared to current standards. The film lacked any memorable or impactful moments.

I had the whole time the feeling that it's a comedy. A bluff, it made me laugh countless times. It was like a manual of how to NOT make a movie.

Not a single positive thing. Not a single logical thing. It is impossible for a movie script to make absolutely no sense, not even a single second.

So that's why i believe was made as an undercover comedy.

"We are here not to unleash chaos but to define it" is the most idiotic line ever written. Especially that he said it after he killed people of his own team... And also when he got a shot on the actual target of that chaos he simply didn't kill him...

Absolutely written badly on purpose.

My opinion...

I am still trying to understand why...

Horrible!!! I bet even the director himself didn't watch this movie. If he had, he would've stopped it from being released. The script is a mess, the acting is amateurish, and the editing looks like it was done by someone who just discovered video software. The dialogue is cringeworthy, and the pacing makes it unbearable to sit through. Even a 12-year-old with a smartphone could create a better movie. This isn't just a bad film, it's an insult to cinema. Save yourself the time and avoid Alarum at all costs! And my final note to the director: Dear Michael please find yourself another job, this is the proof you are not for this job.