Revenge
Revenge

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Revenge

2015
Movie
95 min
Norwegian

Rebekka travels back to a hotel by the Norwegian fjords seeking revenge on the man who ruined her sister's life. Under false identity, she seeks out her deceased sister's violator and embeds herself into his idyllic family to destroy his life.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users56%
Director: Corinna McFarlaneGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple's idyllic getaway to a remote villa takes a dark turn when the husband's friends arrive unexpectedly. What begins as an uncomfortable situation quickly escalates into a harrowing ordeal of betrayal and violence, forcing the wife to fight for her survival in a brutal and isolated landscape.

Critical Reception

Revenge received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visceral intensity and Matilda Lutz's performance. However, some found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for its stylish direction and intense atmosphere.

  • Criticism for a derivative plot and excessive gore.

  • Matilda Lutz's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided response, with some appreciating the film's suspense and visual style, while others found it too brutal and lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Provence region of France, known for its picturesque landscapes which starkly contrast with the film's violent narrative.

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