Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

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Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

2021
Movie
114 min
Indonesian

Ajo Kawir is a fighter who fears nothing, not even death. His raging urge to fight is driven by a secret: his impotence. When he crosses paths with a tough female fighter named Iteung, Ajo gets beaten black and blue, but he also falls head over heels in love. Will Ajo’s path lead him to a happy life with Iteung, and, eventually, his own peace of mind?

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: EdwinGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Aji, a tough enforcer who is afraid of blood, falls head over heels for the formidable Pitbull, a fighter who is undefeated and a terror in the local fighting scene. Their intense connection ignites a series of brutal confrontations and forces them to confront their own violent pasts. As their relationship deepens amidst the chaos, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of revenge and survival.

Critical Reception

Indonesian action-thriller "Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash" garnered significant attention for its stylized violence and unique blend of genre elements. Critics praised its bold directorial vision and memorable performances, though some found its narrative convoluted. It resonated with audiences who appreciate gritty, character-driven action films with a dark sense of humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish and often shocking action sequences.

  • Noted for its distinctive visual aesthetic and dark, absurdist humor.

  • Some critics found the plot overly dense and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly appreciated the film's unique blend of extreme violence, dark comedy, and strong character development. Many highlighted the memorable performances and the film's bold, unconventional approach to storytelling, though a few found the violence to be excessively graphic.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival (2021).

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Eka Kurniawan, a celebrated Indonesian author.

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Call Me Dunham

Call Me Dunham

Ladya Cheryl absolutely nailed her performance — seriously top-notch. Her chemistry with Marthino Lio really works. The film dives into Ajo Kawir’s journey as an impotent man (yeah, that kind of problem) trying to find his identity and sens...