It’s personal.|May. 17, 2022|USA|96 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Crime;Thriller
Description: “Vendetta,” a 2022 action thriller, follows the story of William Duncan, a former U.S. Marine on a relentless quest for vengeance after his teenage daughter is brutally murdered by a gang during an initiation ritual. Portrayed by Clive Standen, William’s mission to hunt down the culprits leads him into a violent spiral, drawing the attention of Donnie Fetter (Bruce Willis), a local crime boss. Donnie dispatches his reckless son, Rory (Theo Rossi), to eliminate William and his wife, further escalating the chaos.
Despite warnings from a well-meaning but ineffectual detective (Kurt Yue), who cautions against the cycle of violence, William’s pursuit of revenge spirals out of control. The plot thickens with rising casualties and increasingly implausible scenarios, typical of the revenge-thriller genre.
Writer-director Jared Cohn injects a few moments of humor, often incongruent with the film’s otherwise grim tone, most notably through the character of a gun runner played by Thomas Jane. Jane’s quirky, improvisational performance—marked by his constant beer-drinking and carefree attitude—provides a rare spark of entertainment, standing out amidst the film’s otherwise predictable formula.
“Vendetta” is available in multiple audio formats, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, catering to a diverse audience. Despite its B-movie trappings and uneven execution, the film delivers a straightforward tale of retribution, driven by raw emotion and action-packed confrontations.
Cast director: Jared Cohn
Cast actor: Clive Standen, Theo Rossi, Mike Tyson, Thomas Jane, Bruce Willis, Maddie Nichols, Cabot Basden, Randy Gonzalez, Kurt Yue, Lauren Buglioli
Original name: Vendetta