SEEN 30 AUG · FIRST DAY FIRST SHOW
This is the kind of film that reminds you why theatres still matter. The pre-interval block alone is worth the ticket price. Sound design during the action sequences was mixed at a volume that actually rattled the seats. Story-wise there's nothing groundbreaking here, it's a fairly standard revenge template. But execution elevates it — every set piece feels earned rather than inserted for spectacle. The antagonist is genuinely menacing without needing exaggerated dialogue to prove it. Second half drags in patches, mostly during the flashback explaining the hero's backstory. Overall a solid watch, especially on a big screen with a loud sound system.
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First day first show
Adding this to my list based on your review.
Went in with zero expectations and came out grinning.
The background score did all the heavy lifting in the emotional bits.
Didn't expect this to work as well as it did.
Was not ready for that third act turn.
Didn't expect this to work as well as it did.
The background score did all the heavy lifting in the emotional bits.
Watched with a packed house, made a real difference.
The cinematography deserved way more conversation than it got.
Solid watch, though I'd rank the director's previous one higher.
Completely agree — that scene stuck with me too.
The emotional beats landed for me, some found them manipulative.
Underrated performance from the supporting cast here.
Everyone slept on this when it released.
Family loved it, I was a bit more mixed.
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