Overview

Those Who Wish Me Dead follows Hannah Faber (Angelina Jolie), a smokejumper haunted by a tragic incident from her past. Stationed in a remote fire tower in the Montana wilderness, she crosses paths with a young boy, Connor (Finn Little), who is being hunted by two ruthless assassins after witnessing his father’s murder. As a deadly forest fire rages, Hannah must protect the boy and outsmart their pursuers, facing both man-made and natural threats in a race for survival.

Highlights

Angelina Jolie delivers a powerful and grounded performance, portraying courage and vulnerability as a woman seeking redemption.

Taylor Sheridan’s direction combines emotional character drama with gripping, realistic tension — blending human danger and natural disaster seamlessly.

Aidan Gillen and Nicholas Hoult make chilling, methodical villains whose calm ruthlessness heightens the suspense.

Stunning cinematography captures the vast Montana landscapes and the terrifying beauty of the wildfire sequences.

The film balances intense action with themes of survival, guilt, and redemption.

Verdict

Those Who Wish Me Dead is a taut, emotional thriller anchored by Angelina Jolie’s commanding performance and Taylor Sheridan’s signature mix of realism and intensity. While not groundbreaking, it’s a gripping survival story that delivers solid suspense, strong character work, and thrilling visuals.

Rating: 7.4/10