What's up fellow film enthusiasts and welcome to another genre suggestions.
And in last-times selection, I covered Superhero movies not
related to Marvel or DC comics. This week I thought I'd go for a
little bit more gritty and emotional, so I deemed Revenge movies
would be the ideal pick.
Vengeance has always been a fun and exciting plot point. And
within the movie world, it usually makes for an entertaining
story in some shape or form. So if you're in the mood for films
with characters obsessed with schemes, justice and chaos, then
hopefully this vid will be right up your ally.
And as technically revenge is not a genre and more of a movie
theme, I thought I'd try to make the most varied as possible
selection of films across all mainstream genres, such as
Supernatural films and Westerns.
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The Count of Monte Cristo 2002
Follows Edmond Dantes, a sailor who is unjustly accused of
treason by his best friend Fernand who wants Edmonds Girlfriend
all to himself. Sentenced to life on a remote island. Edmond,
locked up and all alone slowly becomes consumed by revenge.
However meeting a fellow convict who becomes his mentor. Edmond
learns how to sword fight, gain finance, and most importantly
find the best way to get vengeance.
With a likeable protagonist and an age-old story, The Count of
Monte Cristo is one of those movies where you'll be rooting for
the hero right from the start. Jim Caviezel and Guy Pearce;
friends turned enemies have a great yet corny on-screen
chemistry. Especially when Guy doesn't quite recognise his long
term friend with a beard.
For a 2002 release, this swashbuckler does feel very old-
fashioned, and I don't mean that to be as a criticism because
it's that cheese factor that makes this film so much more
enjoyable. The Count of Monte Cristo is an ideal choice for
those of you who love period pieces and great villains.
Hard Candy 2005
After becoming acquainted with Jeff, a fashion photographer on
an online chat room. Hayley, a 14-year-old teenager, agrees to
meet up with this stranger at his local coffeehouse. Getting to
know each other briefly, Jeff invites Haley back to his place,
and it's not long before Jeff's naive guest is posing
provocatively for a photoshoot. But the question you should be
asking yourself is, who in this situation is the predator and
who is the prey?
One of the most awkward cinema experiences of my life. Hard
Candy is one of those love-hate films that does a fantastic job
of making you feel tense and very, very uncomfortable.
Considering the films premise, Wilson and Page's performances
are outstanding. And while some parts of the film don't quite
add up, they're almost circumvented by the movies intense
atmosphere.
If you want to see a very different style of revenge movie that
will either have you outraged, angry or engrossed, then try Hard
candy.
Man on fire 2004
The movie follows John Creasy, a burned-out alcoholic-ex CIA
operative. Who for the lack of something better to do with his
life. Begrudgingly undertakes the role of a bodyguard to a
nine-year-old girl called Pi-ta. Slowly finding a renewed
responsibility and purpose, Johns life starts to look less
bleak. That is until kidnappers take an interest in Pi-ta and
John is hospitalized in her defence.
Upon waking, John is outraged, and decides to go to war against
these kidnappers and anyone associated with them.
Another film the critics got totally wrong on Rotten Tomatoes.
Man on fire is a gritty action movie that takes its time to
build up its characters. Well, that is before it becomes a
complete shit storm of brutality and extreme violence.
While the movies overall plot is pretty run of the mill and
generic. What makes it stand out among other films is its
performances. Denzel is at his best, breathing life into the
movie and showing off his entire acting range. And the same
could be said for the rest of the cast as they are all
Sympathy for Mr vengeance 2002
The film follows Ryu, a deaf-mute man who works in a smelting
factory.
His sick sister who he idolises is in desperate need of a kidney
transplant, but unfortunately, Ryu's not a match. After he's
laid off from his job and runs out of financial options. Ryu's
anarchist girlfriend suggests kidnapping the daughter of the
executive that fired Ryu, to use the ransom money to pay for his
sister's operation.
The first movie of the revenge trilogy Sympathy for Mr Vengeance
is one of those films that exhibit the pointlessness of revenge.
All the characters either die or end up with emotional trauma,
which leads to no-one actually gaining anything. To a stage
where you don't actually know who you're meant to sympathise for
by the end of the film!
With that been said, Sympathy for Mr Vengeance is a visually
stunning film but not for the weak-hearted. It has great
dialogue, a solid score and is definitely a beautiful yet sad
and unforgettable film.
Harakiri 1962
Set in 17th century Japan where the need for samurai has
plummeted due to long term peace. With no work or purpose,
samurai often looked around for an honourable death. The story
follows an elder ronin who arrives at a feudal lord's home to
request a reputable place to commit seppuku, aka suicide. But
when the ronin inquires about the brutal seppuku of a younger
samurai who came before him, things take an unexpected turn.
One of the few movies out there that I'd would call close to
perfect. Harakiri is an excellent revenge film with first-rate
emotional storytelling, beautiful cinematography and awesome yet
short fight scenes.
A film that follows a man's quest for inner peace via
retribution but told subtly and powerfully. And with emotional
scenes and a story that will haunt you for hours if not days. In
my opinion, this is simply one of the best movies ever made and
is easily in my personal top 10.
John Wick 2015
Losing his wife, Helen, to a terminal illness, Ex-hit-man John
Wick receives a puppy named Daisy from his late wife to help him
cope with his grief. But after some Russian mobsters follow
John to his home, steal his car, and kill his dog. This ex-hit-
man comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that
took everything from him.
Smart, exciting, and fast-paced, John Wick a film I could not
resist putting into this list. The action is fantastic, the
cinematography and lighting are gorgeous, and the simplicity and
straightforwardness of the plot are perfect for an action-based
revenge movie.
Sure I could have picked Kill Bill or Taken over this, but it's
the world-building that I love the most. Especially knowing that
there are two possibly three more films that follow this adds to
the overall effect. John Wick is a must-see film for fans of
action-based revenge movies.
Right and that's it for this week's suggestions
So thank you very much for watching the video until the very end
I really do appreciate it. Now for those of you who're
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catch you guys next time.