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Dödlig hämnd 2 – Schloban slår tillbaka
Two years after the death of Schlaban, Oscar Flod is shadowing a drug mule in Denmark. Flod is discovered, abducted and held captive for several months. In the meantime, the police of the Swedish city of Malmö are having great problems with organized crime and lose control of the city. Flod knows who is responsible for the increase in crime and thus is the only one who can restore law and order in the city.
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Plot Summary
In this sequel, the notorious gangster Schloban returns to seek revenge against those who wronged him. He masterfully manipulates situations and eliminates his enemies one by one, navigating a dangerous underworld filled with betrayal and violence. The film follows his relentless pursuit of justice, or rather, his twisted version of it, as he reclaims his territory and power.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, particularly Mikael Persbrandt, the overall consensus was that it failed to live up to the potential of its premise or its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on action tropes without offering anything new.
Performances are solid but can't save a weak script.
Lacks the impact and originality of similar crime thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reception appears to be lukewarm, with many viewers finding the film to be a standard action flick that doesn't stand out. Some enjoyed the straightforward revenge plot and the lead actor's performance, while others felt it was derivative and lacked depth.
Fun Fact
The film is the sequel to the 1999 film 'Dödlig hämnd' (Deadly Revenge).
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