Payback

Porter, a recently released convict, gets double-crossed by his partner and is left for dead. However, he survives and embarks on a brutal quest for revenge against those who wronged him, aiming to reclaim his share of the score. His path is fraught with violence, betrayal, and a complex web of underworld figures.

Payback received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Thomas Jane's performance and the film's gritty atmosphere. However, some found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous.

• Thomas Jane delivers a compelling performance as a man seeking retribution.

• The film offers a stylish and often brutal take on the revenge thriller genre.

• While visually competent, the narrative occasionally falters, leaning too heavily on genre clichés.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat formulaic, revenge thriller, with many appreciating the action sequences and the lead actor's performance.

Thomas Jane was reportedly considered for the lead role in the 2004 film 'The Punisher' before Ray Stevenson was cast.