Valiant One
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| Directed by | Steve Barnett |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Stilling |
| Edited by | Andrew Leven |
| Music by | Benjamin Backus |
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| Distributed by | Briarcliff Entertainment |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.2 million[1] |
Valiant One is a 2025 American action thriller film directed by Steve Barnett and co-written by Eric Tipton.
The film was released in the United States on January 31, 2025, by Briarcliff Entertainment.
Plot
[edit]The film begins with a routine mission by a U.S. Army helicopter crew near the border between North and South Korea. The mission involves repairing a radar unit in the demilitarized zone. However, due to sudden wind shears from a storm, their helicopter crashes deep within North Korean territory, outside of allied airspace.
Sergeant Edward Brockman, who was initially surprised by his assignment to this mission, becomes the reluctant leader after the death of his superiors in the crash. The survivors include a mix of soldiers, including Selby, who is a medic.
With the helicopter's communications equipment destroyed, Brockman and his team have to navigate through enemy territory to escape back to South Korea, all while protecting a civilian tech specialist. They must work together under extreme pressure, facing the constant threat from North Korean forces. The film emphasizes the tension between North and South Korea, though it doesn't delve deeply into the geopolitical nuances of the conflict but rather focuses on the survival aspect.
The journey across the treacherous Demilitarized Zone tests their courage, teamwork, and leadership skills, highlighting themes of survival, leadership under pressure, and the human spirit's resilience in desperate situations.
Cast
[edit]- Chase Stokes as Edward Brockman
- Lana Condor as Selby
- Desmin Borges as Josh Weaver
- Callan Mulvey as Chris Lebold
- Jonathan Whitesell as Jonah Ross
- Daniel Jun as Wilson Lee
Production
[edit]In August 2022, it was revealed that a thriller film titled Valiant One was in development, directed by Steve Barnett and co-written by Eric Tipton, with Chase Stokes cast in the lead role.[2] In September, Lana Condor, Desmin Borges, and Callan Mulvey joined the cast.[3] The next month, Jonathan Whitesell and Daniel Jun rounded out the cast.[4]
Principal photography began on September 19, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada.[3][5]
Release
[edit]In April 2024, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to Valiant One, scheduling it to be released in the United States on January 24, 2025.[6] In November, the film's release date was pushed back one week to January 31, 2025.[7]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]In the United States and Canada, Valiant One was released on January 31, alongside Dog Man and Companion, and made $735,099 from 1,275 theaters in its opening weekend.[8][9]
Critical response
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 33% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.7/10.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Valiant One – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 3, 2022). "'Outer Banks' Chase Stokes To Star In Steve Barnett's Thriller 'Valiant One' For Monarch Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (September 19, 2022). "'To All The Boys' Star Lana Condor Among New Additions To Steve Barnett's Thriller 'Valiant One' For Monarch Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 31, 2022). "'Valiant One': Jonathan Whitesell & Daniel Jun Latest To Join Monarch Media Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (November 4, 2024). "'Valiant One:' Lana Condor & Chase Stokes Thriller Heads To AFM With Film Bridge". Deadline. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Action Thriller 'Valiant One' Starring Chase Stokes & Lana Condor – First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (November 21, 2024). "Chase Stokes and Lana Condor Dodge Enemy Bullets in 'Valiant One' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 2, 2025). "The Dog Man Cometh With Second-Best January Debut For Animated Pic With $36M; Why Didn't Companion Find More Friends At Weekend Box Office? – Sunday AM Box Office Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "Domestic 2025 Weekend 5". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "Valiant One". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Valiant One at IMDb