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Revenge
In the old African Wild West, a peace-loving family man moves to a vacant farm in search of a new life. His hopes are shattered when his son is badly beaten and his wife murdered by a gang of ruthless thugs. He is left helpless, until fate intervenes. He is rescued and nursed back to health by a good Samaritan living alone in the hills, a reformed gangster, who trains the man to exact his revenge.
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Plot Summary
In 1917, Russian émigré Ivan (Anthony Andrews) is living a peaceful life as a humble fisherman in the Moroccan port of Tangier. His life is brutally shattered when the beautiful and enigmatic daughter of a wealthy oil baron, Am initially kidnapped by a ruthless local crime lord, becomes Ivan's obsession. As Ivan becomes entangled in a dangerous web of espionage, betrayal, and violence, he must confront his own desires and the brutal realities of war and obsession to protect the woman he loves.
Critical Reception
Revenge is a visually striking, albeit somewhat uneven, thriller that showcases Tony Scott's signature stylistic flair. While some critics lauded its intense atmosphere and dynamic action sequences, others found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. The film was a moderate success at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stylish direction and atmospheric cinematography.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Recognized for its intense action sequences and brooding tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed but generally positive reception, with many appreciating the film's visual style and thrilling moments, while some found the story hard to follow.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1942 film 'Casablanca' before its script was rewritten.
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