Karmouz War. 2018
In Karmouz War Scott Adkins actually only plays an
extended role at the end of this Egyptian historical action
film directed by Peter Mimi. However, advertisers have
prominently featured his name and image on
promotional materials and posters, giving the
impression that Adkins is the star of the movie. Be aware
that his role is minor to avoid disappointment.
Many viewers may not be familiar with the historical
period in Egypt when the country was under British
occupation before the revolution. The film is set in the
Karmouz district of Alexandria, where the British ruled
the population with an iron fist. The story revolves
around three British soldiers attacking an innocent
Egyptian girl. When three young men come to her aid, an
incident occurs, resulting in the death of an Egyptian
man and the arrest of the soldiers. Unfortunately, one of
these soldiers turns out to be the nephew of the British
military governor in the region, who is determined to
secure his release at all costs.
One of the lead roles is played by Egyptian actor Amir
Karara, portraying General Youssef al-Masri. He oversees
the prison in the area and refuses to release the British
soldier, leading to a confrontation between the British
and Egyptian armies. This conflict ultimately escalates
into an all-out war.
Scott Adkins' character has almost no backstory. He is
simply called "The Crazy One," and the only thing we
know about him is that he is a British soldier imprisoned
for misconduct.
Most of the film consists of heavy dialogue with
occasional tense moments to build drama. The real
action, however, doesn’t come until the film’s climax,
when Adkins takes on a more prominent role. Before
that, he only appears once in the first half of the movie.
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The Trailer:
The film’s ending with Adkins is, unsurprisingly,
the best part of the movie. The British release
"The Madman" to eliminate the Egyptian
soldiers and civilians who are rebelling. Adkins
is given the freedom to unleash his deadly
moves, delivering a barrage of furious kicks and
showcasing his signature techniques. He takes
down numerous Egyptians with his fists, feet,
and firearms.
The climactic showdown between Karara and
Adkins is satisfying, even though Adkins is
clearly the superior fighter. The fight highlights
Adkins' impressive array of techniques, while
Karara manages to display some remarkable
physical prowess as well. But let’s be honest:
everyone came to see Scott Adkins.
The film would have been better if Adkins had been given a larger role in the story, which would have added
more dramatic weight to the ending. Instead, he is simply a crazed, brutal soldier who shows up to beat people
down. Karara does his best with the material he’s given, but ultimately, this film is for Scott Adkins fans who
jump at any opportunity to see him in action. When he does deliver, it’s impressive. But as noted, this only
happens during the movie’s conclusion.
