I Am Vengeance: Retaliation
I Am Vengeance: Retaliation

I Am Vengeance: Retaliation

2020Movie90 minEnglish

A former special-forces soldier is given the opportunity to bring the man who betrayed his team on their final mission in Eastern Europe several years ago - to justice.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Ross BoyaskGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

John Gold, a former special forces operative, is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must fight his way through a labyrinth of corruption and betrayal. As he seeks to clear his name, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, forcing him to confront ruthless adversaries and make impossible choices to survive and expose the truth.

Critical Reception

I Am Vengeance: Retaliation received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its action sequences and lead performance, it was often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. The film is generally considered a serviceable, albeit unremarkable, entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its aggressive action choreography and fight scenes.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
  • The performances, particularly the lead, are often highlighted as a positive aspect.
  • Some reviewers found the pacing inconsistent and the character development lacking.

Google audience: Audience reviews for the film are scarce and generally reflect a divided opinion. Those who enjoyed it often cited the intense fight sequences and the commitment of the lead actor. However, many found the story to be unoriginal and the overall execution to be forgettable, placing it as a standard action flick.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 2018 film 'I Am Vengeance', though it features a different lead actor and a largely new supporting cast, with only stunt coordinator and actor Stu small returning in a different capacity.

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JPV852

JPV852

Poorly made, and horribly written, action-thriller might have some okay fight scenes, but it's awfully repetitive with the bad guy (Vinnie Jones) getting captured a few times only to get away. The acting is piss-poor led way by Stu Bennett ...