''I Am Vengeance'' (sometimes called just "Vengeance") is a 2018 British action film written and directed by Ross Boyask and starring

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, Kevin Leslie,

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and Keith Allen. John Gold (Barrett), an ex-soldier turned mercenary, learns of the murder of his best friend. He sets off on a mission to find out what happens, uncovering a sinister conspiracy in his old military unit, which he determines to clear up, taking down those responsible, one by one.

Cast

(credited as Stu Bennett) as John Gold *

as Hatcher *

as Sandra *

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as Rose * Abby Mavers as Lucy *

as Marshall * Keith Allen as Dougie *Fleur Keith as Barnes *Kevin Leslie as Dan *

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as Bruce * Mark Griffin as Frost * Sebastian Knapp as Keith

Reception

The film has rating on

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. Noel Murray of the ''

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'' gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Aside from the British accents, there's nothing here to distinguish ''I Am Vengeance'' from any '80s/'90s straight-to-video fodder." Bobby LePire of ''

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'' gave the film 7 stars out of 10 and wrote, "''I Am Vengeance'' does not break the mold, but it uses its tried and true formula to good effect. Decent action, interesting characters, and a fantastic cast make for a fun watch."

Sequel

The film spawned a sequel '' I Am Vengeance: Retaliation'' (2020) with Ross Boyask returning as screenwriter and director and Wade Barrett reprising his role as John Gold.

References

External links

* * {{rotten-tomatoes, i_am_vengeance_2018 2018 films British action films 2018 action films 2010s English-language films 2010s British films