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    Act of Valor

    • 20122012
    • RR
    • 1h 50min
    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    68K
    YOUR RATING
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
    • Trivia
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    Jason Cottle, Nick Gomez, Gonzalo Menendez, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor Serrano, Alex Veadov, Ailsa Marshall, Duncan Smith, Jesse Cotton, Rorke Denver, Derrick Van Orden, Billy, Weimy, Dave, Callaghan, Mikey, Ajay, Ray, Sonny, and Katelyn in Act of Valor (2012)
    An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.
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    An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.

    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    68K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mike McCoy
      • Scott Waugh
    • Writer
      • Kurt Johnstad
    • Stars
      • Alex Veadov
      • Roselyn Sanchez
      • Nestor Serrano
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Mike McCoy
      • Scott Waugh
    • Writer
      • Kurt Johnstad
    • Stars
      • Alex Veadov
      • Roselyn Sanchez
      • Nestor Serrano
    • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 389User reviews
    • 221Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Videos6

    Super Bowl Spot
    Trailer 0:33
    Super Bowl Spot
    No. 2
    Trailer 2:03
    No. 2
    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:40
    U.S. Version
    Act of Valor
    Clip 1:29
    Act of Valor
    "Real Bullets"
    Featurette 2:06
    "Real Bullets"
    The Making of the Movie
    Featurette 5:21
    The Making of the Movie

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    Ailsa Marshall in Act of Valor (2012)
    Alex Veadov in Act of Valor (2012)
    Alex Veadov and Derrick Van Orden in Act of Valor (2012)
    Act of Valor (2012)
    Act of Valor (2012)
    Roselyn Sanchez in Act of Valor (2012)
    Jason Cottle in Act of Valor (2012)
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    Top cast

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    Alex Veadov
    Alex Veadov
    • Christoas Christo
    Roselyn Sanchez
    Roselyn Sanchez
    • Lisa Moralesas Lisa Morales
    Nestor Serrano
    Nestor Serrano
    • Walter Rossas Walter Ross
    Rorke Denver
    Rorke Denver
    • Lieutenant Rorkeas Lieutenant Rorke
    Dave
    • Chief Daveas Chief Dave
    • (as SOC Dave)
    Sonny
    • SO1 Sonnyas SO1 Sonny
    • (as SOC Sonny)
    Weimy
    • SO1 Weimyas SO1 Weimy
    • (as SOC Weimy)
    Ray
    • SO1 Rayas SO1 Ray
    • (as SO1 Ray)
    Ajay
    • SO1 Ajayas SO1 Ajay
    • (as SO1 Ajay)
    Mikey
    • SO1 Mikeyas SO1 Mikey
    • (as SOC Mikey)
    Derrick Van Orden
    Derrick Van Orden
    • Senior Chief Ottoas Senior Chief Otto
    • (as SOCS Van D)
    Katelyn
    • LT Lyonsas LT Lyons
    • (as Katelyn)
    Callaghan
    • Admiral Callaghanas Admiral Callaghan
    • (as Admiral Callaghan)
    Duncan Smith
    • Captain Duncan Smithas Captain Duncan Smith
    • (as Captain Duncan Smith)
    Billy
    • SWCC Boat Senior Chiefas SWCC Boat Senior Chief
    • (as SOCS BIlly)
    Jason Cottle
    Jason Cottle
    • Abu Shabalas Abu Shabal
    Ailsa Marshall
    Ailsa Marshall
    • LT Rorke's Wifeas LT Rorke's Wife
    Gonzalo Menendez
    Gonzalo Menendez
    • Commander Pedrosas Commander Pedros
    • Directors
      • Mike McCoy
      • Scott Waugh
    • Writer
      • Kurt Johnstad
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission, a new piece of intelligence reveals another shocking twist to the deadly terror plot, which stretches from Chechnya to the Philippines and from Ukraine to Somalia. The widening operation sends the SEALs across the globe as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they engage in an epic firefight with an outcome that has potentially unimaginable consequences for the future of America. —Relativity Media
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The only easy day was yesterday.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence including some torture, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film stars actual, active-duty US Navy SEALs and SWCC. According to conditions set by the U.S. Government, their real names and identity are not revealed.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning, there are GPS coordinates for the Philippines. It says 30 degrees North on the super. Philippines lies between 11-17 degrees North latitude.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lieutenant Rorke: Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life. Beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.

    • Alternate versions
      The patriotic tone of the film has been toned down for the international version. For example, in the original US version the letter says "Before my father died, he said the worst thing about growing old was that other men stopped seeing you as dangerous." In the international version it reads "Just before my father died, he said the worst thing about growing old was that it gets harder to protect the things that matter." Another example is the text at the ending. The US version shows the line "This film is dedicated to the following warriors of Naval Special Warfare who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11." while the international version reads "This film is dedicated to all of the men and women who have sacrificed for their countries as guardians of freedom against forces of terror and tyranny."
    • Connections
      Featured in Oh, We Review!: 'Act of Valor' Review (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Te Vi
      Written by Jesus A. Perez-Alvarez

      Performed by Gregorio Moya

      Courtesy of LMS Records

    User reviews389

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Intense and on the edge
    Wow! Act of Valor was intense. It makes you realize and appreciate our military, not just in terms of the might and scope but also the men and women who serve. This movie shows some of the awesome firepower while staying focused on the Navy SEALs you read and hear about in the news. It humanizes them, and short of being there firsthand, you get to follow them thru covert ops and see how they are truly heroes. The cinematography is excellent, switching between first- and third-person, with gripping realism and keeps you on the edge. It's rated R because of the graphic violence so be prepared. Overall, I highly recommend this movie, the best so far this year.
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    • ylnot
    • Feb 9, 2012

    FAQ7

    • Are real Navy SEALs featured in this movie?
    • Are the villains based on real people?
    • How can one of the SEALs survive being struck in the chest by a Rocket-Propelled Grenade?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • English
      • Russian
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • I Am That Man
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Rico
    • Production companies
      • Relativity Media
      • Bandito Brothers
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,012,847
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,476,632
      • Feb 26, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $82,499,399
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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