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Vengeance Turns: Volume Two
Following a brutal attack in which her husband and children are murdered, and she is left for dead, Rebecca Falcon rises from the carnage of her former life hellbent on revenge as a bloodthirsty vigilante called Mia.
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Plot Summary
A New York writer travels to West Texas to investigate the death of a girl he barely knew and falls into a deep mystery involving her family and a search for truth. He attempts to solve the murder with the help of his new acquaintances, a podcaster, and an obsessive fan.
Critical Reception
Vengeance received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sharp writing, dark humor, and B.J. Novak's directorial debut. However, some critics found its exploration of grief and morality to be uneven or somewhat derivative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its clever blend of dark comedy and thriller elements.
Applauded for B.J. Novak's sharp and witty screenplay.
Some critics found the film's tonal shifts and thematic exploration to be inconsistent.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unique humor, intriguing plot, and B.J. Novak's performance. Many enjoyed the mystery aspect and the commentary on true crime culture, though a segment of viewers felt the film didn't fully deliver on its ambitious themes.
Fun Fact
The film's screenplay was written by B.J. Novak, who also stars in and directs the movie. He reportedly worked on the script for years before it went into production.
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