Vendetta (2022)
Vendetta (2022)
Vendetta (2022), directed by Jared Cohn, is a gritty revenge-driven action thriller that follows the story of William Duncan (Clive Standen), a former Marine whose world collapses after his teenage daughter is murdered in cold blood. When the justice system fails to punish the killer, William decides to take matters into his own hands, triggering a brutal war with a powerful crime family.
The film quickly dives into the classic themes of vengeance, justice, and moral consequence. William’s pursuit of revenge brings him face-to-face with the dangerous Fetter family, led by Rory (Theo Rossi) and his father Donnie, played by Bruce Willis. As the violence escalates, William transforms from grieving father to cold-blooded vigilante.
Clive Standen delivers a solid performance as the emotionally scarred protagonist, while Bruce Willis, in one of his final roles before retirement, brings a brooding presence. Theo Rossi stands out with a menacing portrayal of the unstable and violent Rory. The film also features Mike Tyson and Thomas Jane in supporting roles, adding unexpected firepower to the cast.
While the story is formulaic and the dialogue occasionally flat, Vendetta leans heavily into its action sequences. The shootouts and brutal hand-to-hand fights are raw and intense, catering to fans of straightforward, no-frills revenge thrillers.
Verdict: Vendetta is a dark, hard-hitting revenge film that doesn’t aim to reinvent the genre but succeeds in delivering gritty action and emotional tension. A decent watch for fans of vengeance-driven stories.
