Retribution

2015

1h 35m

Mystery & Thriller

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100%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

57%

100+ Ratings

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A bank executive receives a warning that there is a bomb in his car; unless he cooperates, it will detonate.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a top-tier contemporary thriller.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 27, 2020

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

A movie that goes beyond being a thriller and points out social issues in Spain, such as the bank crisis, gender violence and general psychosis from parents who's children have been murdered. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 28, 2015

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Sergio Benítez

Espinof

This is as close as a Spanish film can get to a Hollywood action film. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 28, 2015

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

A movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat for an hour and a half that rarely offers you a chance to catch your breath. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 28, 2015

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Mikel Zorrilla

Espinof

An excellent thriller during most of it's run time, this mainly due to the great performances and the good direction by Dani de la Torre. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 28, 2015

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Jorge Carrión

En Filme

It reaches notable moments when it comes to intensity, but it also makes room for a very smart social commentary. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Oct 28, 2015

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Elvis D

España dejó una sorpresa inesperada con esta película no solo por su calidad en la producción, sino por haber alcanzado la suficiente fama para que en tan solo poco tiempo tuviera tres recreaciones hechas por Alemania, Corea Del Sur y EUA. Esta película es un thriller que juega a favor de la desesperación por la que Julio pasa. No se toma la molestia de presentar a los personajes, ya que a pocos minutos de empezar, la película va directo al grano. El argumento es intrigante y llena de tensión. Las actuaciones algo exageradas, pero se plasma bien la desesperación de Julio y sus hijos. Todo incluso se vuelve más tenso cuando la vida del hijo menor está en riesgo. Las escenas de persecuciones están bien ejecutadas y es algo bueno, ya que no es algo que se vea mucho en el cine español. La calidad de la producción y la fotografía son sin duda digna de una película de Hollywood. El Desconocido es una película impactante a la que no se le puede quitar los ojos de encima hasta saber qué sucede al final con los protagonistas. Otra película interesante del cine español. Mi calificación final para esta película es un 9/10.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Bearbot 5

Started watching it with little expectations and it turned out to be fantastic entertainment. It even managed to pass a social commentary on the lack of morality of some bankers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/23

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JuanFe R

Great Thriller, can be a little bit predictable at some points but keeps the tension at all times.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/28/22

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Late R

The general premise -- a person(s) being held hostage by a remote stranger -- is something we're all familiar with and have seen many times before, but that doesn't stop ‘Retribution' from being a thrilling, tense, edge-of-your-seat affair thanks to quality directing from Dani de la Torre and top-notch performances from the cast. It's a pretty slick film that not only delivers the excitement, but also has something to say about prominent social issues in Spain.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/06/21

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Audience Member

The suspense is not so...suspenseful and the social commentary seems a bit forced. The script is what is mostly at fault here.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Very good movie. Good plot and suspense.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Luis Tosar

Carlos

Goya Toledo

Marta

Javier Gutiérrez

Lucas

Pedro Alonso

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Fernando Cayo

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Synopsis

A bank executive receives a warning that there is a bomb in his car; unless he cooperates, it will detonate.

Director: Dani de la Torre
Screenwriter: Alberto Marini
Production Co: Atresmedia Cine, Vaca Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Spanish (Spain)
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2017
Runtime: 1h 35m

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