Exploring Guy Ritchie's Action-Packed 'The Covenant' in 2023.

"Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" starts as a character drama that tests America's failed promises to Afghanistan and its people, but eventually devolves into a gonzo action flick. The film follows American Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his Afghan translator Ahmed (Dar Salim) as they navigate the dangers of war and try to obtain visas for Ahmed's family. While the first half of the film is a revealing examination of America's role in Afghanistan, the second half is filled with melodramatic cliches and over-the-top action sequences.