Final Payback
Final Payback

Final Payback

2001Movie92 minEnglish

In this action-packed thriller, ex-cop Joey Randall (Richard Grieco) suddenly finds his affair with Sharon Moreno (Priscilla Barnes), wife of Police Chief George Moreno (John Saxon), has turned deadly. Randall discovers her lifeless body in a pool of blood, never suspecting he'll be blamed and his life will be turned into a chaotic tailspin! As the re-election campaign for Mayor Richardson (Corbin Bernsen) draws near, the Chief's right hand man, Captain James (Martin Kove), recruits two assassins to go after Randall. With no memory of the night of the murder, Randall turns to an old love and goes from being the hunted to the determined hunter in a desperate search for the truth and FINAL PAYBACK!

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Dion BerjkoGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former detective, haunted by the unsolved murder of his partner, is drawn back into the criminal underworld. He must navigate treacherous alliances and confront a ruthless crime syndicate to uncover the truth and exact his revenge. The investigation unearths a conspiracy that reaches higher than he ever imagined.

Critical Reception

Final Payback received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged its attempts at a gritty crime narrative, it was largely dismissed as a derivative and forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and suffers from a weak script.
  • Action sequences are uninspired and fail to generate excitement.
  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with the few available indicating a lack of engagement with the film's generic plot and action. It is generally perceived as a low-budget B-movie with little to offer beyond basic genre elements.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring William Zabka in a supporting role, who is widely recognized for his iconic performance as Johnny Lawrence in 'The Karate Kid'.

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