This is maybe a first for me, but definitely not the last. I like action movies, but can't stand those made in the US anymore. Unfortunately this genre took a turn and went in a direction I can't stand anymore. When the focus is solely on what tough guys the elite force members are, on how to show off and suffocate the viewers with stupid jokes, I'm out. What the US has done with these action movies makes your stomach turn. Most likely I'm going to ruffle some feathers with this paragraph, but that's the truth. Anyway, let's get back to the movie.
Elite Force, or GIGN is a French series released on July 2026, it is different and definitely worth watching.
France's top-tier police unit, GIGN, tackles high-stakes missions. These elite officers specialize in counterterrorism, rescuing hostages, and safeguarding government VIPs. They're the go-to force when national security is on the line.
The story starts with training new recruits but revolves around an old case, that is connected to the present in many ways. David Berger (Tomer Sisley) is training new recruits and planning to retire, when a terrorist group hits an army vehicle transporting guns, explosives and kills a few officers in the process. As it happens in these cases, it's an all hands on deck as both the guns and the explosive has to be retrieved before anything bad happens. David Berger along with his unit, starts an operation to capture the culprits.
As no matter how good you are, nothing is straight forward in this business and things get complicated pretty soon and not only with the mission, but also with Max Villiers (Tristan Zanchi), a new recruit he seems problematic at the beginning for David, but it turns out, there's more to it, a lot more. He doesn't get the same treatment as the rest of the pack.
This incident forced David to reconsider his retirement and joins the team to help them get the stolen ammunition back As the case evolves, we get more questions, old secrets surface and things get really complicated for everyone.
The story is combining action with family drama which makes it more interesting. The script writers made sure to keep a healthy balance between the two and even though at some point you have your suspicion about where the story wants to go, it's still enjoyable.
What I need to mention here is that the writers didn't want to go commando, create a regiment of Rambos and kept the scenes real, without exaggeration. The characters are well written, no unnecessary stories or characters. From moral point of view, we get some action outside the line that is going to make put yourself in their shoes and ask what you'd have done, but obviously it's easier to judge in front of the TV.
The series has six episodes and as I always go in blindly, I thought that's all we got, but the last episode ended with a cliffhanger, that made me realize there will be a second season (unless they cancel it due to insufficient funds, but I hope not). I personally am happy we get to see a second season and hope they are going to make it meaningful and not ruin it as sometimes happen.
If you're fed up with the exaggerated Hollywood action movies, give it a try. You won't regret it.
By the way, my French is basic, so I chose English and can say it is really good. They kept the dubbing real, no slang and stupid accent that has no place in a French movie.
Rating: 80/100
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