Prisoner of War, directed by Louis Mandylor, is a 2025 action war thriller set during the Battle of Bataan. Scott Adkins stars as RAF Wing Commander James Wright, who is captured by Japanese forces and forced into brutal hand-to-hand combat in a POW camp. The film highlights his martial arts skills as he motivates fellow prisoners and plans a daring escape, delivering intense action sequences and a grounded portrayal of resilience.
While the story follows familiar war-thriller beats, Adkins' performance and the fight choreography stand out, making the film a solid throwback to physical action cinema. The supporting cast, including Peter Shinkoda, Donald Cerrone, and Michael Copon, adds depth, though the nearly two-hour runtime and slower pacing in non-action scenes are minor drawbacks. Overall, it is a gripping and visceral action experience for fans of the genre.
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