The Edenbound

The first couple of minutes might be reminiscent of scenes from a video game, but don't be fooled - this is no lightweight shoot-'em-up flick. The main character is a military pilot sent to bomb a city where a longtime foe is supposedly making weapons of mass destruction. After the mission goes wrong, she is forced to choose between sacrificing herself and surrendering to enemy forces, one of whom makes radio contact and insists that they mean her no harm.

There is a very small number of plausible outcomes to the situation, and the film's biggest strength is its ability to keep the viewer guessing until the last possible moment. The denouement, handled with just the right amount of emotion, provides a satisfying conclusion.