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Theater actress Lillian Cooper's son dies mysteriously. When the investigating officer rules the cause of death an accidental overdose, Lillian conducts her own investigation which leads her to an unlikely alliance with her son's former drug dealer. On her quest for answers, Lillian hallucinates some of the iconic characters she's played on stage which serve as her inner voice, urging her to avenge her son's death.
A former actress, facing a prison sentence for a crime she claims she didn't commit, escapes from a psychiatric hospital to seek revenge on the men she believes framed her. With the help of a charismatic drifter, she navigates the criminal underworld to uncover the truth and exact her vengeance. However, her quest for justice blurs the lines between victim and perpetrator.
Measure of Revenge received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited a predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of originality. While some acknowledged the attempt at a gritty thriller, the execution was generally seen as falling short. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film unengaging.
Predictable plot with few surprises.
Underdeveloped characters fail to engage the audience.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver a compelling thriller experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Measure of Revenge' are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's narrative and character development. Common themes indicate a lack of originality and a failure to deliver on the promise of a gripping revenge thriller.
The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California.
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Movies like this one never fail to remind me of Cameron Diaz’s "crazy bitch mother" character in My Sister’s Keeper. The difference is that we weren’t really meant to sympathize with Diaz until he eventually relented and stopped being such ...