After ISIS invaded Mosul on June 11, 2014, the Turkish consulate was stormed, where the terrorists managed to capture 49 people. The Turkish intelligence service now faces a difficult task: saving its citizens from the attack of people who are not willing to act sensibly.
"49" doesn't quite make the grade as a military action thriller.
The core concept of rescuing hostages held by a terrorist group, in this case ISIS, is not unfamiliar. It starts out well, building a credible back story but then undermines its credibility, with a gun play, fight scene, that's poorly choreographed and wholly unbelievable.
The rest of the film feels a little lacklustre therea...
