Revenge
Revenge

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Revenge

2021
Movie
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English

Chinese movie

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users75%
Director: Coralie FargeatGenres: Action, Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young couple's romantic getaway to a secluded villa turns into a brutal fight for survival when the man's wealthy friends arrive. After being left for dead by her aggressors, the woman transforms into a relentless and vengeful force, hunting down those who wronged her in a bloody pursuit.

Critical Reception

Revenge was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, visceral action, and Matilda Lutz's performance. While some found its violence excessive, many acknowledged its effective blend of horror and exploitation tropes with a feminist undertone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and unapologetically violent, the film delivers a potent, cathartic revenge fantasy.

  • Matilda Lutz's commanding performance anchors the film's intense and often brutal narrative.

  • A stylish, genre-bending thriller that effectively subverts expectations.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's bold style, intense action sequences, and strong lead performance, finding it a satisfying and empowering revenge tale despite its graphic nature.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Coralie Fargeat deliberately chose not to have the main character speak for a significant portion of the film to emphasize her physical transformation and primal struggle for survival.

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