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Operation Delta Force II: Mayday is a 1997 action-packed, military-themed movie directed by Yossi Wein. The movie depicts a group of American commandos embarking on a mission to rescue a delegation of high-ranking U.S. officials held hostage by terrorists in the Middle East. The movie begins with a Boeing 747 en route from Los Angeles to New York City. On board are several U.S. officials, including the Secretary of Defense's daughter, who is returning home from a trip. Shortly after takeoff, the plane is hijacked by a group of terrorists led by an extremist known as Ahmad Rashad. Valuing the political leverage the hostages provide, Rashad demands a $50 million ransom and the release of several high-profile terrorists in exchange for their release.

The U.S. Special Forces quickly spring into action, as Operation Delta Force lets a team of skilled operatives led by Colonel Nick Alexander (Michael McGrady) to rescue the hostages. The team lands close to the hijacked plane and makes a dash for it. The plane crew warns the commandos about the ones controlling the cockpit and the hijackers' intentions.

However, the rescue attempt goes awry when they realize the terrorist group consists of highly trained ex-military personnel. The odds become unfavorable as they take the hostages to a nearby underground facility and warn the U.S. government not to take military action. However, Colonel Alexander, instead of following orders, formulates a risky plan to rescue the hostages successfully.

As the operation goes on for several days, Alexander draws together an ad hoc team of disparate experts with divergent skills to take down the terrorists finally. The overall plan is to penetrate the underground facility, dodge the security measures, and rescue the hostages while keeping the chance of civilian casualties to a minimum.

As the movie moves forward, we see the team engage in several high-octane encounters with the terrorists, who prove a highly capable foe. The terrorists have the upper hand since they have the hostages at gunpoint and a group of their own highly skilled military personnel. Plus, the underground facility they are in serves as an ammunition and weaponry warehouse, giving them access to an endless supply of firepower.

Operation Delta Force II: Mayday is an engaging and fast-paced action movie that delivers on high-octane chases, fight scenes, and galvanizing moments through the entire two-hour run time. The acting of Michael McGrady is top-notch as he restrains the military operations from getting too clichéd, coordinating and expressing the sense of his team's close-knit brotherhood in the face of danger. John Simon Jones and Robert Patteri give fantastic supporting performances.

The movie features a lot of explosions, gunfights, and aerial drone shots instead of focusing on character development. However, during the brief moments of downtime, we get to know the different characters a little better. The film's plot has its weak moments, making it seem somewhat unrealistic, but that doesn't take away from the action-packed excitement the viewer encounters while watching.

Overall, Operation Delta Force II: Mayday is an enjoyable action movie that keeps the viewer engaged from start to finish. It's a mixture of patriotism, courage, and conviction that strikes a chord with audiences looking for movies with high-energy action themes. The film can appeal to military fans, fans of action-packed movies, or anyone who wants to watch a thrilling experience with a simple plot. The movie's tagline summarises the plot nicely; it reads, "Nobody screws with America and gets away with it."

Operation Delta Force II: Mayday is a 1998 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.5.