Peppermint

A young woman, Riley North, survives a brutal attack that claims the lives of her husband and daughter. Consumed by grief and rage, she embarks on a relentless vigilante mission to bring the criminals responsible to justice. As she dismantles the drug cartel piece by piece, she also exposes the corruption that allowed the violence to go unpunished, becoming a folk hero to the downtrodden.

Peppermint received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, excessive violence, and lack of subtlety. While some acknowledged a degree of cathartic appeal for audiences seeking straightforward revenge narratives, the film was generally panned for its unoriginality and heavy-handed execution. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the action and the lead performance, while others found it too violent or predictable.

• Praised by some for its straightforward, cathartic revenge plot.
• Criticized for its unoriginality and reliance on familiar revenge tropes.
• Noted for its gratuitous violence and lack of nuanced storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Peppermint are divided. Many appreciate the film's focus on a determined protagonist seeking justice and enjoy the action sequences. However, a significant portion of viewers find the plot predictable, the violence excessive, and the overall narrative simplistic.

The film's director, Rob Schmidt, is also known for directing the cult horror film 'Wrong Turn'.