Land of Bad adalah film aksi thriller arahan William Eubank. Film ini dibintangi Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, dan Milo Ventimiglia. Setelah sang kakak, Chris Hemsworth bermain impresif dalam Extraction, kini Liam bermain dalam film yang nyaris mirip kisahnya. Apakah Land of Bad bakal menjadi sambil lalu begitu saja, seperti titelnya?

Sersan Angkatan Udara, Kinney (Hemsworth) mendapat misi dadakan untuk mendampingi tim Delta Force di pulau terpencil di Filipina untuk menjemput seorang agen CIA yang disekap kawanan teroris internasional. Kinney bertugas untuk memberi dukungan drone yang dikontrol oleh Kapten Eddie “Reaper” Grim (Crowe) dari markas mereka di Las Vegas. Sesuatu di luar rencana terjadi, tim Delta Force berhasil dilumpuhkan oleh kelompok  teroris, hanya menyisakan Kinney. Kinney, dibantu Reaper berusaha mencapai lokasi evakuasi sementara dibelakangnya puluhan teroris terus memburunya.

Plotnya banyak mengingatkan The Rock garapan Michael Bay serta Behind Enemy Lines. Sejak, titik balik pertama, intensitas ketegangan berjalan non-stop mengikuti sosok sang protagonis. Secara mengejutkan, kisahnya kembali berubah arah. Harus diakui, Ini cukup mengejutkan, hanya saja, tidak cukup kuat untuk mengimbangi sisi ketegangan yang telah dibangun sejak awal. Satu hal yang mencuri perhatian justru bukan sisi aksi dan ledakan-ledakan hebatnya, namun chemistry antara Kinney dan Reaper yang mampu menghangatkan plotnya. Khususnya Crowe yang bermain mengesankan sebagai pilot drone senior yang berdedikasi. Keduanya terpisah ribuan mil jauhnya, namun chemistry-nya mampu mendekatkan mereka secara psikologis.

Tidak seperti titelnya, Land of Bad sedikit di atas ekspektasi melalui intensitas ketegangannya dan chemistry dua tokoh utamanya. Untuk aksi-thriller tipikalnya, Land of Bad memang terasa tanggung dari sisi aksinya. The Rock memang telah mematok standar yang demikian tinggi untuk aksi sekelasnya. Namun, bagi Liam Hemsworth bisa jadi ini adalah satu batu loncatan besar sebagai bintang laga mengikuti sang kakak. Walau belum memiliki karisma kakaknya, namun dengan tandem yang pas, seperti dalam film ini, penampilannya bisa terdongkrak. Rasanya tinggal menanti waktu sebelum bintang muda ini naik kelas sebagai bintang laga top.

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). A lifelong cinephile, he developed a profound passion for film from an early age. After completing his studies in architecture, he embarked on an independent journey exploring film theory and history. His enthusiasm for cinema took tangible form in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience eventually led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched students’ understanding through courses such as Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended well beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, Understanding Film, an in-depth examination of the essential elements of cinema, both narrative and visual. The book’s enduring significance is reflected in its second edition, released in 2018, which has since become a cornerstone reference for film and communication scholars across Indonesia. His contributions to the field also encompass collaborative and editorial efforts. He participated in the compilation of Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1–3 and 30 Best-Selling Indonesian Films 2012–2018. Further establishing his authority, he authored Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary (2023) and Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave (2023). His passion for cinema remains as vibrant as ever. He continues to offer insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com while actively engaging in film production with the Montase Film Community. His short films have received critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both nationally and internationally. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film criticism, his writing was shortlisted for years in a row for Best Film Criticism at the 2021-2024 Indonesian Film Festival. His dedication to the discipline endures, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer in Film Criticism and Film Theory at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, under the Independent Practitioner Program from 2022-2024.

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