Men of War (1994) is a fast-paced action film directed by Perry Lang and starring Dolph Lundgren in one of his more nuanced roles. Set on a lush Caribbean island, the film mixes intense warfare action with a moral examination of the mercenary lifestyle. Though it may seem like just another 90s action movie on the surface, it adds layers of complexity by exploring the psychological toll of war and the question of loyalty. The film’s premise centers around a group of mercenaries led by the experienced but emotionally distant Nick (Dolph Lundgren). A corporation hires mercenaries to forcibly take control of a Caribbean island and neutralize the indigenous resistance. The islanders fiercely protect their land from exploitation by an outside corporation seeking to mine the island’s valuable resources. However, what begins as a straightforward mission of corporate greed soon spirals into an internal conflict for Nick as he is confronted with the ethics of his actions. Nick, a battle-har...