Section Eight (film)

Section Eight (also known as Section 8) is a 2022 American action film directed by Christian Sesma and starring Ryan Kwanten, Dolph Lundgren, Dermot Mulroney with Scott Adkins, Mickey Rourke, and Justin Furstenfeld.

Section Eight
Directed byChristian Sesma
Written byChad Law
Josh Ridgway
Produced byBrandon Burrows
StarringRyan Kwanten
Dolph Lundgren
Dermot Mulroney
Scott Adkins
Mickey Rourke
CinematographyA.J. Rickert-Epstein
Edited byEric Potter
Music byJohn Roome
Production
company
Firebrand
Distributed by
Release date
  • September 23, 2022 (2022-09-23)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,000,000

Plot

During the US war in Afghanistan, a Marine platoon was ambushed by the Taliban, leaving only Jake Atherton (played by Ryan Kwanten) and Captain Mason (Lundgren) as survivors. After being discharged, Jake works as a mechanic in an auto-shop owned by former gang member Earl. After dispatching a group of Mexican gangster who come to collect the debt Earl owes them, the gangsters come and slaughter his family in retaliation. Jake rushes at the nightclub where the gang members gather and kill them all. The leader of gang reveals that the reason he and his gang killed his family is because someone forced them to do so but Jake does not buy his explanation and executes him.

Jake Atherton is pulled out of prison by Mason to be recruited by a secret organization called Section 8 which is sanctioned to “eliminate any threats, anywhere in the world.” The nearly two-minute-long trailer sees the group of assassins going on various missions including one to kill a senator. At this point Jake realizes the secret organization is not what it seems, establishing the main conflict of the story. Jake is in the prison after avenging the murder of his wife and son, and while he has no remorse, Sam Ramsey seems to be determined to recruit him for the secret agency. Tom Mason is Jake’s former commanding officer and an ally guiding him through this mess. The trailer also establishes the only way for Jake to get out is by getting deeper into this conflict and turning against the people he’s working with.

Cast

Production

The casting of Lundgren, Adkins and Kwanten was announced on October 20, 2021.[1] The casting of Mulroney and Furstenfeld was announced on October 29, 2021.[2] The casting of Rourke was announced in November 2021.[3]

The film is in post-production as of October 2021.[2]

Release

Theatrical

In July 2022, it was announced that RLJE Films and AMC+ acquired the rights to the film, which was released on September 23, 2022.[4]

Reception

Critical response

In a negative review of the film, Ewan Gleadow wrote that the feature relied on "blind patriotism and villainous stereotypes" yet marked "the most minor improvements" in Christian Sesma's direction.[5]

References
  1. Ritman, Alex (October 20, 2021). "Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins and Ryan Kwanten to Face Off in Action Movie 'Section Eight' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (October 29, 2021). "'Section Eight': Dermot Mulroney & Singer Justin Furstenfeld Join Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins & Ryan Kwanten In Action Pic — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  3. Barraclough, Leo (November 5, 2021). "Mickey Rourke Joins Dolph Lundgren in Action Movie 'Section Eight' – AFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. Lang, Brent (July 12, 2022). "'Section 8,' Action Film With Ryan Kwanten and Dolph Lundgren, Sells to AMC+ and RLJE Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  5. "Section 8 Review". 28 September 2022.


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