Ultimate Revenge
Ultimate Revenge

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Ultimate Revenge

1995
Movie
85 min
English

Inspector Ching must take on a viscous smuggler ring in the Phillipines.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this gritty thriller, a burned-out detective, haunted by a past case, is drawn back into the violent underworld he tried to escape. He must confront a ruthless killer who is systematically eliminating his former associates. The detective races against time to uncover the motive behind the killings and prevent further bloodshed before he becomes the next target.

Critical Reception

Ultimate Revenge received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often criticized for its formulaic plot and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere and a committed performance from Scott Glenn, the film was largely seen as a derivative entry in the action-thriller genre, failing to offer anything new or particularly compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and uninspired pacing.

  • Scott Glenn's performance is a standout, but not enough to salvage the movie.

  • Lacks originality and feels like a rehash of superior thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a sentiment of disappointment, with viewers finding the movie to be unoriginal and lacking in substantial entertainment value. Some noted it as a watchable B-movie, but it did not resonate widely.

Fun Fact

Director Jeff Burr is also known for directing other horror and thriller films such as 'The Stepfather II' and 'Puppet Master 4'.

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