Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge

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Sweet Revenge

2007
Movie
114 min
Cantonese

A chance meeting with one of her brother's former schoolmates causes a terminally ill young woman to begin digging into her family's tragic past.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: David WorthGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former boxer, now a struggling musician, is drawn back into the violent underworld he tried to escape. When his daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless crime boss, he must use his old skills to save her. This leads him on a dangerous path of revenge against those who wronged him and took his child.

Critical Reception

Sweet Revenge (also known as 'Dark Storm' in some regions) received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers citing a lack of originality and compelling character development as major drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and unengaging action.

  • Character motivations are weak, and the performances lack depth.

  • A forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in many markets, contributing to its limited critical attention.

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