Controversial Interpreter Rescue Film Sparks Debates on War, Responsibility, and Branding

Guy Ritchie's war film The Covenant has received mixed reviews for its treatment of the Afghanistan War and broken promises to Afghan allies.
The film follows a U.S. Army sergeant trying to rescue his interpreter from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Critics argue the film lacks nuance in portraying the war and its moral complexities.
The film is Ritchie's first to formally use his name in the title, following a trend of directors branding their films.
The film has reignited debates about Hollywood's role in exploring modern war and responsibility to allies like Afghan interpreters.