Guy Ritchie's film The Covenant, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is being described as a war thriller or drama, with some outlets characterizing it as an action movie. Reviews of the film are varied, with some praising it as one of the best war films, while others find it tedious or uneven. The movie appears to explore themes of brotherhood and war, with some reviewers finding it emotional and stirring, while others see it as inconsistent.