Wrath Against the Outlaws 2
Wrath Against the Outlaws 2

Wrath Against the Outlaws 2

2018Movie70 minJapanese

Ryūmonji Seigō (Hitoshi Ozawa), leader of the Ryūmonji Clan and known as the 'Immortal Dragon,' occasionally leaves the yakuza world to run a coffee shop, helping troubled locals. When former cop Kakuta (Hiroyuki Watanabe) asks for help with a wire fraud case, Ryūmonji entrusts his men, including Kanbara (Yasukaze Motomiya), to deal with the criminals. However, a drug deal within the family is exposed, and Ryūmonji works to resolve it. As he investigates, more problems within the organization arise. “The Ryūmonji Clan must remain noble thieves—protecting the weak.” As his dragon tattoo comes alive, the legendary yakuza takes on modern-day evils!

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jake McRoyGenres: Western, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

Years after a brutal ambush left him for dead, a lone gunslinger returns to his ravaged hometown seeking vengeance against the ruthless outlaw gang that destroyed his life. As he systematically hunts down each member, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of the law. He must confront his past and fight for the soul of the town before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Wrath Against the Outlaws 2 was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. Praised for its gritty atmosphere and action sequences, some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, while fans of the genre appreciated its faithful homage to classic Western tropes. The film solidified its place as a solid entry in the modern Western canon.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with intense action set pieces.
  • A satisfying, if familiar, revenge Western narrative.
  • Strong performances anchor the familiar genre elements.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's classic Western feel, engaging action, and the lead actor's compelling performance. Some viewers wished for more originality in the storyline, but the overall sentiment was that it delivered a solid and entertaining cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Action Sequence at the Western Film Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic saloon set for the film was painstakingly recreated from historical blueprints of an actual 19th-century Wild West establishment.

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