Critics universally praise Josh McConville’s intense, fully committed performance as a soldier battling severe PTSD.

A solid, emotionally heavy military thriller that highlights the realities of PTSD. Worth watching for the lead performance . 2. The Novel: Escape and Evasion by Christopher Wakling

Despite a smaller budget, the film features impressive jungle cinematography (shot in Queensland) and visceral, "brutal" hand-to-hand combat.

Some reviewers found the plot "generic" or unrealistic at times, particularly regarding a persistent journalist character and a slightly predictable ending.