Squad 36

I'm so shocked how bad this movie is, there is no point at all. I can't believe I wasted 1.5 hours on this movie. It was an absolute disaster from start to finish. The plot was nonsensical, the acting was wooden, and the special effects were laughably bad. It felt like the filmmakers didn't even try. The dialogue was cringeworthy, and the pacing was painfully slow. There was no character development, and the ending was completely unsatisfying. I kept hoping it would get better, but it never did. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any depth or motivation. The action scenes were poorly choreographed and failed to deliver any excitement. The soundtrack was forgettable and did nothing to enhance the experience. Overall, this film is a complete waste of time and money. Save yourself the frustration and skip it. Trust me, you'll thank me later.

Squad 36 had an intriguing plot antonie is a cop sent to another division for something he was getting blamed for , but after two of his members end up dead and one goes missing he takes it upon himself to find out the truth behind what is happening and a possible correuption involving his former team and as antonie gets closer to the truth his own life might be in danger. The acting was decent. The action and thriller structure were not really great. I thought this film was ultimatly a let down in the end and I wish it was just the little bit better constructed because overall I did not find this film too great.

Okay, so Squad 36 - it starts off like it's gonna be this gritty, edge-of-your-seat cop thriller, with a crazy cool chase scene through rainy streets and all that jazz. I was in at first. The main guy, Antoine, is this hot-headed cop who moonlights as a bare-knuckle brawler (because... sure, why not?), and it seems like we're gearing up for some good old-fashioned crime drama. Buuut then it just kind of... deflates. Like when you pour yourself a strong espresso and it somehow tastes like lukewarm tap water halfway through. The plot wanders into this whole corruption scandal thing, but it never hits hard. It just kinda slogs along like a slow walker in a busy hallway-you know how I feel about that. Some folks thought it was a fun ride with decent performances (fair enough), but most reviews I peeked at were like, "Eh, skip it." The ending was super meh - like it was trying to be deep and gritty, but ended up just feeling flat. So yeah, it could be your thing if you just want background noise with some French cops brooding. I'd pass and save my time for something with a bit more bite.

Review: "Bastion 36" kicks off with promise, offering a gripping and immersive experience. The atmosphere is tense and well-constructed, with strong performances, especially from the main cast. The world-building is rich and detailed, pulling you into a dystopian reality that feels both believable and haunting. For the first two hours, I was hooked-captivated by the unfolding mystery, layered characters, and compelling story arcs.

However, the film's downfall lies in its final act. The ending was a major letdown, feeling rushed, incoherent, and ultimately unsatisfying. One of the most disappointing decisions was the killing of Antoine. His death was not only unnecessary but also felt forced-completely out of sync with the emotional logic and narrative flow built up to that point. There was no payoff for the audience, no real thematic justification, and no deeper meaning attached to it. If anything, it undermined a lot of the character dynamics that had been carefully developed throughout the film.

Instead of offering closure or provoking thought, the ending seemed to betray the story's original tone and depth. It felt like a shortcut-an easy way out that avoided the harder, more meaningful route of resolution. The momentum that had been so skillfully built just fizzled out, leaving more questions than answers and not in a satisfying, open-ended way-more like incomplete storytelling.

It's truly unfortunate because "Bastion 36" had the potential to be something exceptional. The cast, visuals, pacing, and themes were all on point for most of the runtime. But with such a weak and emotionally disconnected conclusion, it's hard to recommend it without reservations. A better ending-one that honored the characters and the story-could have elevated this film to something truly memorable. As it stands, it's an intriguing watch, but the final impression is tainted by a poor narrative choice.

A typical PolAr crime film from France, but one that surprises with German-language tracks by Rebeka WARRIOR and the band KOMPROMAT in the soundtrack!

The grandson of Jean-Paul BELMONDO (1933 - 2021), Victor BELMONDO (born 1993), plays a young police officer from the French BRI who is transferred to the BAC as a punishment because of his penchant for illegal competitions. Six months later, some of his former colleagues are killed. Apparently the former friends were involved in illegal activities. The investigation reveals further surprises.

Nothing new from the PolAr genre that is so popular in France and beyond! But with French director Olivier MARCHAL, who is primarily responsible for the genre classic 36 QUAI DES ORFEVRES from 2004, a master of his craft delivers a passable NETFLIX film. For fans of the French crime film, which is also somehow the successor to the Italian Poliziotteschi from the 1970s, it is definitely worth a viewing.