Villain

R

Released May 22, 2020

1h 37m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Released from prison, a man returns to his violent ways when a menacing drug lord threatens his indebted brother.

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Much like its taciturn hero, Villain isn't particularly flashy or creative about getting the job done, but it's still undeniably effective.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

Nobody in this movie has a complex inner emotional life, so it's not surprising that the movie's ending is ridiculous.

Rated: 2/4

May 22, 2020

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Brisk yet flavorful, gritty even when stylish, its occasional plot-logic leap smoothed over by a tone that deftly balances a resigned good humor with violent threat...

May 22, 2020

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Any movie containing the line "You need to grab that hacksaw and start on his legs" is already halfway to winning me over, and Philip Barantini's "Villain" does not disappoint.

May 21, 2020

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

The script is hampered by conventions of the past without ever finding new methods to innovate, and it leaves the whole thing feeling languid in how it unfolds.

Rated: 4/10

Jun 5, 2022

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Over-familiar gangland lullaby worth a sit-thru, if not worth one's undivided attention.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 8, 2020

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Ron Wilkinson

It's Just Movies

A predictable gangster family revenge film makes good.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 23, 2020

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Synopsis

Released from prison, a man returns to his violent ways when a menacing drug lord threatens his indebted brother.

Director: Philip Barantini
Producer: Bart Ruspoli
Screenwriter: Greg Hall, George Russo
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Ascending Film
Rating: R (Some Sexual Material|Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Strong Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2020
Runtime: 1h 37m

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