Operation Red Sea

Operation Red Sea

Directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin

Produced by Bona Film Group, The P.L.A Navy Government TV Art Central of China

2018138 min7.4 / 10

A high-octane military action thriller centered on a Chinese naval commando unit executing a dangerous hostage rescue amid desert combat and terrorist threats.

A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.

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  • Is Operation Red Sea violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Operation Red Sea sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Operation Red Sea end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Operation Red Sea easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Operation Red Sea scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Operation Red Sea, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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