I Am Wrath
I Am Wrath

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I Am Wrath

2016
Movie
92 min
English

A man is out for justice after a group of corrupt police officers are unable to catch his wife's killer.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users52%
Director: Chuck RussellGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Stanley Hill, a devoted husband and WWII veteran, witnesses his wife's brutal murder during a home invasion. When the police fail to find the perpetrators, Stanley takes justice into his own hands. Fueled by grief and rage, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against the corrupt system and the criminals responsible, uncovering a wider conspiracy in the process.

Critical Reception

I Am Wrath was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be derivative, poorly executed, and lacking in originality. While some acknowledged John Travolta's committed performance, the overall consensus pointed to a predictable plot and uninspired action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film to be a predictable and uninspired revenge thriller.

  • The action sequences were often criticized as being poorly staged and generic.

  • John Travolta's performance was a notable aspect for some, but not enough to salvage the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for I Am Wrath was mixed. Many viewers found the plot to be predictable and the action unoriginal, leading to a somewhat disappointing experience. However, some appreciated the straightforward revenge narrative and John Travolta's effort in the lead role.

Fun Fact

The film marked the return of director Chuck Russell to feature filmmaking after a hiatus of 15 years, his last directorial effort being 'The Scorpion King' in 2002.

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