Wrong Decisions: The Leaders in 15 Movies Leading Their Teams Astray

1. Serbuan maut 2: Berandal 2014，IMDB Rating: 7.9, IMDB Votes: 132206, ID: 2265171
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The sequel to ‘Serbuan maut’, titled ‘The Raid 2: Berandal’, sees Rama going undercover to expose corrupt police officials. While the movie is filled with intense action and danger, Rama’s leadership ensures the survival of his team, again contradicting the topic.
2. The Guns of Navarone 1961，IMDB Rating: 7.5, IMDB Votes: 56033, ID: 0054953
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The Guns of Navarone, a war film set in 1943, showcases a team led by British Major Franklin, who is replaced by American Mallory after being injured. Their mission to destroy huge German guns on the Greek Island of Navarone is a daring feat against impossible odds. However, the team’s leadership leads them into a perilous situation, aligning with the topic of team leaders getting their entire team killed.
3. The Great Escape 1963，IMDB Rating: 8.2, IMDB Votes: 260866, ID: 0057115
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The Great Escape is a classic war film that focuses on individuals rather than the larger context of the war. The story revolves around a group of Allied soldiers planning a mass escape from a German POW camp. The leadership of American Captain Virgil Hilts and British Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett is commendable, but their decisions ultimately lead to a tragic end.
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 235124, ID: 0050212
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The Bridge on the River Kwai is a war film that narrows the war down to a single task – building a bridge across the Kwai. The film’s two most important characters, Col. Nicholson and Shears, are both mad, with Nicholson’s obsession with building the bridge leading to unnecessary death. This aligns with the topic of team leaders getting their entire team killed.
5. Quel maledetto treno blindato 1978，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 10461, ID: 0076584
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Quel maledetto treno blindato, also known as The Inglorious Bastards, is an Italian war film that tells the story of a group of American prisoners assigned to kill Nazis. The film is packed with action and violence, and the leadership decisions made throughout the film lead to numerous deaths, making it a fitting example of the topic.
6. Inglorious Basterds: Stolz der Nation 2009，IMDB Rating: 7.1, IMDB Votes: 1103, ID: 3563338
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Inglorious Basterds: Stolz der Nation is a film within a film in Inglourious Basterds. It tells the tale of sniper Frederick Zoller, a German war hero, who stands alone in a tower shooting several Allied soldiers. The film showcases the consequences of a single leader’s actions, aligning with the topic of team leaders getting their entire team killed.
7. Serbuan maut 2011，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 218607, ID: 1899353
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Also known as ‘The Raid: Redemption’, this Indonesian action thriller is a non-stop adrenaline rush. The plot revolves around a S.W.A.T. team trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster. Despite the high stakes and intense action, the team leader, Rama, manages to keep his team alive, contradicting the topic of team leaders getting their entire team killed.
8. The Wild Bunch 1969，IMDB Rating: 7.9, IMDB Votes: 91022, ID: 0065214
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In ‘The Wild Bunch’, a group of outlaws led by Pike, portrayed by William Holden, meet their end in a violent shootout. The film’s depiction of the team’s downfall under Pike’s leadership reflects the brutal realities of their outlaw lifestyle. Despite its violent end, the film is praised for its unflinching portrayal of the Old West and the complex characters that inhabit it.
9. The Magnificent Seven 1960，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 103374, ID: 0054047
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In ‘The Magnificent Seven’, a group of gunslingers led by Chris Adams, played by Yul Brynner, sacrifice their lives to protect a Mexican village from bandits. The tragic fate of the team under Adams’ leadership underscores the film’s themes of heroism and self-sacrifice. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s action sequences and memorable performances make it a classic in the Western genre.
10. The Expendables 2010，IMDB Rating: 6.4, IMDB Votes: 366815, ID: 1320253
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In ‘The Expendables’, a team of mercenaries led by Barney Ross, played by Sylvester Stallone, embark on a dangerous mission that puts their lives at risk. The team’s perilous journey under Ross’s leadership highlights the high-stakes nature of their profession. Despite some criticism, the film’s action-packed sequences and star-studded cast make it an entertaining watch for action movie fans.
11. The A-Team 2010，IMDB Rating: 6.7, IMDB Votes: 270020, ID: 0429493
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The A-Team, a 2010 action-comedy, is a thrilling ride that unfortunately falls short in its plot coherence. The film’s characters, bearing the same names and traits as the 1980s TV show, fail to deliver depth, resulting in a shallow viewing experience. However, the film does demonstrate Newton’s Third Law in an action scene, adding a touch of humor. Despite its flaws, the film’s team leader, Hannibal Smith, leads his team into a dangerous mission, resulting in their betrayal and presumed death[24^].
12. The Losers 2010，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 107624, ID: 0480255
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The Losers is a surprisingly enjoyable film, filled with wit, humor, and interesting plot twists. However, it lacks the depth and complexity of other action films. The film revolves around a group of black ops agents who are betrayed by their superior and left for dead. Their leader, Clay, guides them through a journey of revenge, leading to a climactic showdown.
13. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 2016，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 37, ID: 29895189
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a visually stunning film that successfully expands the Star Wars brand. The film’s plot, set in the lead-up to the original Star Wars, focuses on a group of rebels who steal the plans for the Death Star. The team leader, Jyn Erso, guides her team through numerous obstacles, ultimately leading to their sacrifice for the greater good.
14. 300 2006，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 870709, ID: 0416449
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300 is a visually captivating film that brings the epic Battle of Thermopylae to life. The film’s leader, King Leonidas, leads his small band of Spartan warriors against a massive Persian army. Despite their eventual defeat, their sacrifice inspires a nation, demonstrating the profound impact of a leader’s decisions.
15. The Hateful Eight 2015，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 666722, ID: 3460252
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The Hateful Eight is a Tarantino film that delivers a blend of action, humor, and over-the-top violence. Set in a snowbound Wyoming cabin, the film pits a group of criminals and lawmen against each other. The film’s leader, John “The Hangman” Ruth, guides his team through a web of deceit and betrayal, leading to a violent and bloody conclusion.