November 20, 2009
Gritty.........very gritty.......makes you feel glad to live in the countryside.
Emily Mortimer, Iain Glen, Jack O'Connell
An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.
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Flixster Reviews (445)
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November 16, 2009This is an enjoyable, and often tense vigilante film. But don't look for a radical plot line or unpredictable twists because this is simply a straight forward and predictable Death Wish style vigilante story. I'll give absolutely no credit to the screenplay writer for that.
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November 15, 2009I genuinely believe that this film started life without the intention of a wide release. Wit Michael Caine on board that would never have happened. The film's plot, while simplistic, just drags you in. Director Daniel Barber displays obvious by the book film making, but that in n...( read more)
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November 25, 2009So dark and gritty and real-feeling as to be almost uncomfortable at times, this is a master class from MC. Disturbing on many levels it will certainly leave you thinking for a good while after the final credits have rolled.
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November 22, 2009Caine was good. Expected better from the film which was alternatively slow then a horror rather than a thriller.
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November 21, 2009I wish they stopped talking about this film on the radio! Thats the only reason I don't want to see it, I'M SICK OF HEARING ABOUT IT ON THE RADIO!!!
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November 21, 2009wow a british movie which is just so brilliantly awsome.......i have just seen thie movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is just an amazing movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that emily mortimer, Iain glen, jack o connell, ...( read more)
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November 19, 2009I really enjoyed this film and would go as far to say its my favourite film of 2009. After reading The Sunday Times review where they mocked it for Caine's role not being believable i was slightly worried he would be wrestling and throwing people around. But i thought he was exce...( read more)
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November 13, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times
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