Vengeance

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Vengeance

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Released Jul 29, 2022

1h 47m

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Vengeance, the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak ("The Office"), is a darkly comic thriller about Ben Manalowitz, a journalist and podcaster who travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate the death of a girl he was hooking up with.

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Critics Consensus

Writer-director-star B.J. Novak could have taken a sharper approach to this dark comedy's deeper themes, but if you're in the mood for a slyly smart mystery, Vengeance is yours.

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Audience Says

Underneath its quirky premise, Vengeance has some interesting things to say about modern society.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

The film has quite a hard time negotiating between the serious and the comedy... you don't need to see it on the big screen.

Jan 3, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It’s mildly amusing stuff that delivers no surprises, but may muster a few laughs.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 10, 2022

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Novak imbues the yokels with dignity and unfussy sophistication.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 7, 2022

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

Though the script ventures into the unrealistic with its over-the-top Texas spirit and overused philosophical messages embedded throughout, Vengeance gets one important thing right. It finds a way to compel viewers emotionally...

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Maxance Vincent

InSession Film

Even with a flawed story and some underdeveloped characters, Vengeance shines through a hilarious script and a colorful bunch of Shaws that protagonist Ben interacts with.

Rated: B

Mar 6, 2024

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Who knew Ryan from the office would one day direct, write, produce, & act in a film that is smartly written in such a straight forward comedy

Jul 25, 2023

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Jason

The previews did zero for me and I was not planning on watching it. We were planning to go another show and we couldnt make the time. We ended up watching this movie. Literally one of the best movies Ive ever seen. The movie really pulls you in and you can absolutely see the change of character that he makes. During the movie. Over the top awesome. Again one of the best movies Ive ever seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/22

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Kathleen F

Different type of story, funny and realistic.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/22

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patricia e

I liked it a lot. It is billed as a comedy/mystery so I expected more comedy. It started with a look at the dating scene in NYC, but ended as a commentary on a small town with a big opioid problem and the associated characters involved. I thought it was well done. All of the actors were really spot on and a surprising conclusion! Go, you’ll like it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/22

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AF

Super great and thought provoking movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/22

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Sally

A hilarious dark comedy with philosophical undertones. Characters are well cast as a Texas dysfunctional family who welcomes a New York boyfriend. My husband I both loved this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/22

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Krishna M

Great dialog. I thought I was going to see a comedy, a little tooo serous

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/22

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Issa Rae

Eloise

Ashton Kutcher

Quentin Sellers

Boyd Holbrook

Ty Shaw

J. Smith-Cameron

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Vengeance: Official Clip - Awkward Funeral

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Vengeance: Official Clip - New York vs. Texas

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Vengeance: Official Clip - Your Girlfriend Is Dead

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Vengeance: Official Clip - Whataburger

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Vengeance: Official Clip - The Story of Texas

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Vengeance: Official Clip - Nothing Means Anything

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Vengeance: Official Clip - The Record of the Universe

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Vengeance: Official Clip - This Is a Story

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Vengeance: Official Clip - Real People, Real Music

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Vengeance: Official Clip - Not Our Jurisdiction

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Synopsis

Vengeance, the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak ("The Office"), is a darkly comic thriller about Ben Manalowitz, a journalist and podcaster who travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate the death of a girl he was hooking up with.

Director: B.J. Novak
Producer: Jason Blum, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath
Screenwriter: B.J. Novak
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Blumhouse Productions, Universal Studios, Divide / Conquer
Rating: R (Language and Brief Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 29, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.2M
Runtime: 1h 47m

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