This film started off ok but was a let down, I am surprised because Billy and Lesley have always been fairly good actors. The storyline's good but the ending could've been better.
37 Reviews
Could've been better
jillsimmons-9886425 February 2021
Actually okay
bishysbus6 February 2022
I'm a fan of Billy Murray. One of the best British actors at the moment. Considering he is in his '80's and still going.
The vengeance is a long time coming in this movie although I think the premise if the movie is him making it up with his daughter first before he gets down to work.
Leslie Grantham is wasted and tends to take a back seat role for most of the 74 minutes, which you could argue is short for this type of film.
It does build up, albeit slowly to a cracking ending.
Well worth a Sunday afternoon watch.
The vengeance is a long time coming in this movie although I think the premise if the movie is him making it up with his daughter first before he gets down to work.
Leslie Grantham is wasted and tends to take a back seat role for most of the 74 minutes, which you could argue is short for this type of film.
It does build up, albeit slowly to a cracking ending.
Well worth a Sunday afternoon watch.
City Gone To The Dogs
sethomas-332381 April 2022
This was hard to watch. Most everyone felt sorry for themselves, bitching & whining about how bad their city has gotten but they never do or did anything about it. Don't waste your time on this 1.5 hours of self-pity BS.
stumbling, confused very minor film
NanoFrog2 November 2020
Acting so bad it seems like a home movie made by your drunken uncle. This is yet another of the tragic "written, produced, directed, edited by" one guy. That one guy has no talent for any of these tasks at all. A man who is of low character, who abandoned his original family, is caled back to London when his estranged daughter is raped. The plot plods along with some of the worst editing and directing you may ever see. There are in fact lots of scenes and sounds that don't fit the movie at all, like it was patched together by someone who has no idea what a polished film would actually look like. Every scene is either listless and poorly staged, or rambling and confused. In the end I found it utterly unwatchable. How this dud actually got funded and distributed is a mystery to me.
One word: Bad
roger_towne4 November 2020
Too many long drawn-out scenes, boring dialogs, overplayed drama and weak predictable story that doesn't satisfy at all. Amazing how this stuff is even made. To me, all it says is that the England can produce just as awful movies as the USA. And I say that with no disrespect at all. Truly bad movie.
A difficult watch
daytradermillion6 August 2022
A lackluster attempt to make an ole geezer the hero falls rather short with too much dialogue from flat characters.
Had hoped for more, but admittedly, I found myself fighting with the fast-forward during the disjointed conversations. One example is the elderly neighbor whose dialogue should have been 2 minutes, but we must endure exactly 7 minutes of her rambling.
FF to the last 15 minutes and then > NEXT.
Had hoped for more, but admittedly, I found myself fighting with the fast-forward during the disjointed conversations. One example is the elderly neighbor whose dialogue should have been 2 minutes, but we must endure exactly 7 minutes of her rambling.
FF to the last 15 minutes and then > NEXT.
A respectable city gone to ruin.
parry_na28 November 2020
Written, produced and directed by Richard John Taylor, 'Vengeance' is the story of Eric Williams who returns to his home town after spending 27 years abroad, after his estranged daughter has been involved in a brutal attack.
Featuring two of the naughtiest boys on television, Billy Murray and the late Leslie Grantham, this production gets so much right, yet doesn't quite achieve greatness. A lot of the acting leaves something to be desired, and the thugs on display are distinctly unthreatening. Yet, the cinematography is terrific, taking in sweeping panoramas of a respectable city gone to ruin; the storyline contains some good twists, although some key moments happen too abruptly - including, sadly, the finale.
For its flaws, I really enjoyed this. There's always something magnificent about watching Murray and Grantham growling at each other in ill-gained upper-class apartments.
Released two years after Grantham's death, this was previously known as 'Acceptance' and originally made in 2012. My score is 7 out of 10.
Featuring two of the naughtiest boys on television, Billy Murray and the late Leslie Grantham, this production gets so much right, yet doesn't quite achieve greatness. A lot of the acting leaves something to be desired, and the thugs on display are distinctly unthreatening. Yet, the cinematography is terrific, taking in sweeping panoramas of a respectable city gone to ruin; the storyline contains some good twists, although some key moments happen too abruptly - including, sadly, the finale.
For its flaws, I really enjoyed this. There's always something magnificent about watching Murray and Grantham growling at each other in ill-gained upper-class apartments.
Released two years after Grantham's death, this was previously known as 'Acceptance' and originally made in 2012. My score is 7 out of 10.
Probably best British Gangster film in years
lisapomfret6 March 2021
Wasn't sure to expect from this but gave it a shot and I'm glad I did, Bill who plays Eric is perfectly cast and Lesley is brilliant too. True British Grit! I was glued right to the end.
Love to see more from this film maker.
Love to see more from this film maker.
A 2012 film
Sam_Bell_On_The_Moon9 March 2021
Awful - How come it has a 6.9 rating?
amnatariqshah1 January 2021
Had the potential to be great but utterly toothless
rpaleschi24 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This movie was all build up to revenge that never took place. The tag line should be "They said he couldn't get revenge... And they were right!"
Complete garbage and no edge at all. I really can't see what the point was.
Complete garbage and no edge at all. I really can't see what the point was.
Don't waste your time
darkgeckio17 May 2021
Too little too late
FilmRevFew3 November 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Nothing conclusive happens, a lot of building about what has happened. I'm autistic and struggle to read characters, but knew from the start who was going to be a backstabber, the only shock was the ending, however it wasn't a good shock, it was anti-climatic and will require another film to finish the story, unfortunately won't be watching another. Such as a shame as "British" films are great.
Awful!
leegarlick-3548414 March 2021
Some pretty views of London
ExiledRoyal27 February 2021
The script let's this down. It's simplistic and wooden, with no depth to the characters offered. Yes, we know that rape and assault is horrible. And we know that revenge is supposed to be sweet. But this film offers nothing new, and has little to say.
well done Sir (Richard John Taylor)
gavin-9618028 May 2023
Prepare to be enchanted by "Vengeance," a cinematic gem from director Richard John Taylor. Don't let the occasional low ratings deter you; this film is a testament to pure genius. It caters to the discerning viewer of British cinema, offering an escape from the mainstream allure of franchises like Avengers, Star Wars, and Titanic. With captivating performances and Taylor's visionary direction, "Vengeance" showcases the artistry that is often missing in contemporary films. Support this great British director and the revival of British cinema by experiencing the magic of "Vengeance" for yourself.
Dross
adamrodwell-295188 March 2021
Full of cliches. Not much happens, just seems to wander from one drawn out scenario to the next. Acting is terrible, the so called hooligans are not believable in the least. Whatever this was supposed to be it just misses everything it might be trying to say.
Absolutely shocking
mitchpage-327267 February 2021
This film is so bad I felt I had to go out of my way to rate it. Nothing happens at all and the producers think that a few ariel shots and an E-type jag will make this film amazing.
The acting was shocking, storyline was even worse and the end set up for a part two. I would rather eat my own sick than watch that film again.
Rubbish
lewisjeffery-6326812 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
What a load of rubbish that was, literally created an account in order to save others from this shocking movie.
Eric (I think) is a bit of hard man from back in the day, been on the run for years, daughter gets attacked, he returns ... as you would expect from the film title and does ....... Literally nothing. Other than some great drone footage of the big smoke of London that was all that was good. Good have been a good film but appeared rushed and poorly financed.
Eric (I think) is a bit of hard man from back in the day, been on the run for years, daughter gets attacked, he returns ... as you would expect from the film title and does ....... Literally nothing. Other than some great drone footage of the big smoke of London that was all that was good. Good have been a good film but appeared rushed and poorly financed.
Drivel you Muppet
sheilaturner-0167423 February 2021
What did I watch?
Leofwine_draca9 December 2023
I was astonished to see this rated a 4/10 on this site. It's an indie drama which tries to be a low budget version of HARRY BROWN but fails in absolutely every respect. The only reason I tuned in was the presence of Billy Murray, who enlivened EASTENDERS all those years ago and who's build a good gangster presence in the genre ever since, but he can do little with the little he's given here. The revenge plot never gets off the ground and the most impressive part is a partway-believable house fire. Leslie Grantham has a cameo role and it was to be his last, and it's hardly a fitting swansong for the former great.
Dire
davidmorgan-5232120 May 2023
With a cast of about half a dozen a weak predictable storyline and supporting script this starts off slowly and hardly picks up any pace .
Set in Canning Town this storyline has been done many times and much better than this sheer drivel .
Leslie Grantham plays ,well Leslie Grantham and Billy Murray is hardly stretching himself either .
Life is short and I resent that I have wasted valuable time watching this , I did give up around halfway but foolishly thought it might improve ,alas it did not .
I really am trying to think about something good to say about this and the only redeeming feature of this turkey is The End.
Set in Canning Town this storyline has been done many times and much better than this sheer drivel .
Leslie Grantham plays ,well Leslie Grantham and Billy Murray is hardly stretching himself either .
Life is short and I resent that I have wasted valuable time watching this , I did give up around halfway but foolishly thought it might improve ,alas it did not .
I really am trying to think about something good to say about this and the only redeeming feature of this turkey is The End.
Atrocious
davidhilton-7917516 May 2023
The film was appalling the acting just as bad. The name of the film doesn't even go as in the end their isn't any vengeance... the characters aren't actors and whoever wrote it needs to find a new career. Most of the film was just drone shots of the London skyline (throughout the film there must have been at least 15 different times drone shots where used of the London skyline). Lazy lazy lazy trying to make this film as long as possible. Seriously it was a joke. I can't believe I actually watching it all. Wasted 1 hour 20 mins of my life I will never get back. 20 mins by the way where the drone shots of London.
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