Revenge
Revenge

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Revenge

2001
Movie
103 min
Macedonian

The story of is placed at the end of the 19th and at the second half of the 20th century. The locations are different and completely opposite: the rural Macedonia at one hand, and the urban environment of an industrial region in Belgium at another...

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users63%
Director: Tony ScottGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent, Jeremey Tolan, flees to Mexico after an operation goes wrong and finds himself entangled in a dangerous world of drug cartels and a passionate affair with the wife of a powerful crime boss. When his lover's husband discovers their relationship, Tolan must fight for his life and hers against overwhelming odds. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the desperate fight for survival in a lawless land.

Critical Reception

Revenge received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its visual style and action sequences, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the straightforward revenge narrative and others criticizing its violence and pacing. The film did not achieve significant commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with intense action sequences.

  • A predictable revenge thriller with a weak plot.

  • Kevin Costner delivers a serviceable performance in a standard genre film.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a competent, albeit unoriginal, action thriller. While some viewers enjoyed the shootouts and Costner's performance, others felt the story lacked depth and relied too heavily on genre clichés.

Fun Fact

Despite being filmed primarily in Mexico, the film was not a box office success in the country, reflecting a common trend for Hollywood action films at the time.

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