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Acts of Vengeance

Acts of Vengeance

Thriller · Action · Drama · 2017

A fast-talking lawyer transforms his body and takes a vow of silence, not to be broken until he finds out who killed his wife and daughter and has his revenge.

Movie details

Acts of Vengeance

“Payback Speaks Louder Than Words”

2017 Thriller · Action · Drama 1h 27m

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6.0 / 10

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A fast-talking lawyer transforms his body and takes a vow of silence, not to be broken until he finds out who killed his wife and daughter and has his revenge.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Isaac Florentine

Written by

Matt Venne

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Frank Valera

Karl Urban

Karl Urban

Strode

Paz Vega

Paz Vega

Alma

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Chuck

Cristina Serafini

Cristina Serafini

Sue Valera

Lillian Blankenship

Lillian Blankenship

Olivia Valera

Clint Dyer

Clint Dyer

Shivers

Court is in session

Put Acts of Vengeance on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

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.

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.