After years of imprisonment, a man manages to escape and heads straight for the people responsible for making his life a living hell.
Fifth collaboration between Jesse V. Johnson and Scott Adkins, with this one and Savage Dog (2017) being my favourite ones. Originally from Sutton Coldfield, only a few miles away from where I live, Adkins is the man for the job. He trains hard, and once in front of the camera, he pours his soul out for us to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. I have a recommendation, though, and I address it to Johnson: With the protracted tracking shots being used more and more worldwide, I would love to see Adkins in longer, uncut shots doing what he does best. Films like Ong-bak (2003) and Yip Man (2008) have raised the bar sky-high, and I have the ultimate confidence that the Brits can do it as well. I really want to see it happening; longer shots = less editing = more continuous action. Avengement has these gritty fights that Johnson’s previous films lacked, and Adkins, regardless, always delivers. Craig Fairbrass, Thomas Turgoose, Nick Moran, Kierston Wareing, and Leo Gregory are always brilliant.
I hope The Debt Collector 2 (2020) adds more to the equation and their successful collaboration keeps improving. Adkins needs more spotlight as he has the talent that makes martial artists half his age weep.
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