"The Covenant": Guy Ritchie's Emotional Afghan War Drama Reviewed

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"The Covenant": Guy Ritchie's Emotional Afghan War Drama Reviewed
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Guy Ritchie's latest film, "The Covenant," is a gripping and emotional war film set in Afghanistan, focusing on the relationship between U.S. Army Sgt. John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). The film explores the bureaucratic nightmare faced by interpreters promised visas to start a new life in the U.S. and the danger they face when left behind. Gyllenhaal delivers a standout performance, and Ritchie's direction shows a more mature phase in his career.

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