“Behind Enemy Lines,” directed by John Moore, is a tense and action-packed war thriller set during the Bosnian War in the late 1990s. The film follows Lieutenant Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson), a U.S. Navy pilot, who becomes stranded behind enemy lines after his reconnaissance plane is shot down by Serbian forces. With enemy forces closing in and no means of communication, Burnett must rely on his wits and survival skills to evade capture and reach safety. As he navigates through hostile territory, he forms an unlikely alliance with a Serbian tracker (Gabriel Macht) and faces numerous obstacles in his desperate bid for survival.

Owen Wilson delivers a surprisingly effective performance as the resourceful and determined Lieutenant Burnett, showcasing his versatility beyond his usual comedic roles. Gene Hackman is commanding as Admiral Reigart, Burnett’s superior officer who defies orders to launch a rescue mission. The supporting cast, including Gabriel Macht and Charles Malik Whitfield, adds depth to the narrative, portraying characters with their own motivations and conflicts.