6 Underground
Action-packed thriller about covert vigilante squad
About 6 Underground
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: R
Run time: 2h 8m
Cast
Ryan Reynolds, Mélanie Laurent, Corey Hawkins, Dave Franco, Adria Arjona, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ben Hardy, Lior Raz, Payman Maadi, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Kim Kold
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6 Underground is a 2019 action-adventure film directed by Michael Bay. The film follows a group of six individuals who fake their own deaths to form an elite vigilante squad to take down notorious criminals who have evaded justice. Led by Ryan Reynolds' character, known only as "One," the team operates outside the law and carries out dangerous missions to make the world a better place.
Making / Production
The film was produced by Netflix and Skydance Media, with Michael Bay serving as the director. 6 Underground was filmed in various locations around the world, including Italy, United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong. Known for his explosive action sequences, Bay brought his signature style to the film, filling it with high-octane stunts and visually stunning set pieces.
Actors
- Ryan Reynolds - "One" - The charismatic leader of the vigilante team
- Mélanie Laurent - "Two" - The team's intelligent and resourceful strategist
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo - "Three" - The team's hitman with a mysterious past
- Adria Arjona - "Four" - The team's doctor and humanitarian
- Corey Hawkins - "Five" - The team's tech and surveillance expert
- Ben Hardy - "Six" - The team's parkour expert and driver
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Michael Bay's first film to be released on a streaming platform.
- The film's title "6 Underground" refers to the team members being ghosts or legally dead.
- Ryan Reynolds and Michael Bay had previously worked together on the film "Deadpool 2."
Awards
6 Underground did not receive any major awards but was praised for its action sequences and visual effects.
Quotes
- "We're all gonna die. May as well do it while we're alive." - One
- "Do you know what the best part of that game was? The opportunity to play again." - Two
Music
The film features an original score composed by Lorne Balfe, known for his work on action films such as Mission: Impossible - Fallout.
Soundtrack
- "Ghost Riders in the Sky" by Johnny Cash
- "Caro Mio Ben" by Giuseppe Giordani
- "Habanera" from Carmen by Georges Bizet
About 6 Underground
6 Underground follows a tech billionaire faking his death to create a vigilante squad to take down notorious criminals.