In a rather absurd premise (based on a Stephen King novel), our nation has been decimated by an unknown war and the economy is in a shambles. In a “Hunger Games” style competition, 50 young men take the titular march with one rule: If you stop or go below a certain speed, you’ll be shot immediately. The primary character is played by Cooper Hoffman (son of Philip Seymore Hoffman) and he’s surrounded by a cast of talented young actors doing strong work. Toss in a gravelly Mark Hamill as the mean commanding officer. Ironically, it’s directed by Francis Lawrence, who helmed of 3 of the Hunger Games movies. He manages to keep the interactions and kills involving, while ignoring some basic flaws, esp. the fact that none of them are wearing any kind of appropriate shoe. Despite the flaws, the talented cast and Lawrence’s direction manage to create an involving little drama with a personal and political message. (Ironically, this was shot in Canada). 
(3 / 5)
