The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Citizen Vigilante
Crime · Action · 2026
A man takes justice into his own hands, hunting down criminals. His vigilante crusade makes him a social media star but puts him at odds with the local police chief.
Movie details
Citizen Vigilante
“An action film inspired by real events.”
2026 Crime · Action 1h 30m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
A man takes justice into his own hands, hunting down criminals. His vigilante crusade makes him a social media star but puts him at odds with the local police chief.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Citizen Vigilante?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Uwe Boll
Written by
Uwe Boll
Armie Hammer
Sanders
Costas Mandylor
Interpol Regional Chief Henry
Désirée Giorgetti
Elsa
Steffen Mennekes
Manager Owen
Neb Chupin
SWAT Leader Pierre
Mukit Abdul Hamid
Yusuf
F
Fares Mongi
Ibrahim
Court is in session
Put Citizen Vigilante on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.