Behind Enemy Lines Full Movie 2001

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In this action-packed thriller directed by John Moore and released in 2002 (not 2001 as stated), Owen Wilson stars as Lieutenant Chris Burnett, an American pilot who finds himself on the wrong side of enemy lines after being shot down over war-torn former Yugoslavia.

The film begins with a dramatic opening sequence where we see Burnett engaging in some intense dogfighting before his F/A-18 Hornet is hit by surface-to-air missiles. Burnette ejects from the stricken aircraft and parachutes into hostile territory, landing near an illegal mass grave site that he had been tasked to photograph as evidence of war crimes.

As Burnett tries to survive against all odds while evading capture by a ruthless Yugoslavian military officer played by Joaquim de Almeida (who gives one of his best performances in this role), we also see flashbacks revealing why Chris joined the Air Force. These scenes show us an idealistic young man who quickly becomes disillusioned with the realities of war and eventually finds himself questioning whether what he's fighting for is really worth it.

The bulk of the movie follows Burnett on a perilous journey through treacherous terrain as he attempts to reach safety while being pursued by his former enemies. Along the way, he must confront not just physical dangers but also emotional demons from his past that threaten to tear him apart completely.

Supporting performances come courtesy of Gene Hackman and David Keith who play Burnett's commanding officer and a grizzled old pilot respectively; both bring gravity and depth to their roles without ever stealing any thunder away from Wilson, who delivers an outstanding performance as the titular character throughout this tense action-packed ride that will keep you on edge until its heart-stopping finale.

Overall 'Behind Enemy Lines' is a gripping military thriller about loyalty, honor, duty - all those big themes we expect from movies like this but which here are delivered with enough style and panache to make it an absolute must-see for fans of the genre. So grab some popcorn; settle back into your seat ready for one wild ride behind enemy lines...

Behind enemy lines full movie 2001