Revenge

A mysterious and ruthless mercenary, known only as "The Dentist," is hired by a powerful Mexican crime lord to carry out a hit. However, when The Dentist is betrayed and left for dead after the job, he embarks on a violent quest for retribution against those who wronged him. His path of vengeance leads him through the treacherous underworld of drug cartels and corrupt officials.

Revenge received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its stylish direction and action sequences, many found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive and gratuitous. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the gritty crime thriller elements and others put off by its bleak tone and brutality.

• Praised for its stylish, hard-boiled direction and visceral action.

• Criticized for an overly complicated plot and excessive, often unmotivated violence.

• Some found the performances compelling, particularly Costner's turn as a cold-blooded killer.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the intense action and Costner's performance, while others found the film too violent and the story lacking coherence. The film's dark and gritty atmosphere was a common point of discussion.

Director Joe Carnahan famously disowned the film after studio interference, even going so far as to destroy his own print of the movie.