Vengeful 7
Vengeful 7

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Vengeful 7

2020
Movie
80 min
Dutch

June 1944. Allied troops have landed in Normandy and are fighting in France. A group of seven Dutch resistance fighters is given an important mission to help the Allied advance. However, the mission goes completely wrong and while the resistance fighters regroup at their hiding place, they begin to suspect that there is a traitor in their midst.

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users45%
Director: AnonymousGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former detective, haunted by a past case gone wrong, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his estranged daughter is kidnapped. He must race against time, confronting ruthless gangsters and corrupt officials, to uncover a conspiracy and save her life. The film explores themes of redemption and the lengths one man will go to for family.

Critical Reception

Vengeful 7 received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing a derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. However, audiences were slightly more forgiving, appreciating the film's pacing and a few standout performances, though it did not achieve significant commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced narrative, but criticized for its predictable plot.

  • The action sequences were deemed competent but lacked originality.

  • Performances were a mixed bag, with some actors outshining the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some viewers enjoyed the action and the straightforward revenge plot, many found the film to be generic and lacking in character development. The ending was also a point of contention for some.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single, large warehouse location to streamline production and reduce costs, contributing to its somewhat claustrophobic visual style.

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