Dead Man Down

2013 "Blood demands blood"
6.4| 1h58m| R| en| More Info
Released: 08 March 2013 Released
Producted By: Original Film
Country: United States of America
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In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.

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XoWizIama Excellent adaptation.
Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews
Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
JamesRutland This movie is good, well directed, good the recitation of actors, good the plot good the story-line, but the final scene. The final scene is the classic emphatic magnification of the hero able to face and beat the evil villains in few time. Tarantino was able to make good the final scene in Django where the hero could prevail in a very difficult way, so that scene lasted long time in order to manage every little particular. This comparison allows to conclude that a realistic final is better than a final full of exaggerations above all because currently the viewers are no longer the viewers of movies in the 80 years as die hard or lethal weapon. Told this, the movie is pleasant for the story, the feelings, the motivations, the goodness in the heart in confront of the cruelty of evil.
alindsay-al I must admit I was a bit bored so I decided to watch this film and I am extremely happy that I did watch it. This film sees a mob bosses henchman fall for a girl filled with revenge that truly gives him something to live for. Colin Farrell is in the lead for this film and he is really good, he does a great job in convincing the audience that he is truly a man out for revenge and that he is only really living for that revenge. The supporting cast is also really good with Noomi Rapace being a really interesting foil for Farrell and her story is also really interesting and a great parallel with Farrell's. A film like this also usually needs a good villain and this film had it with one of Terence Howard's better performances as the evil mob boss. He looked like he had fun with the role and that he truly did enjoy being a part of this film. Dominic Cooper is an actor that I really like he is seemingly growing and trying different roles and he is great in this film with his character evolving throughout the film and going from an unessential character to a big character. The story is billed as a simple revenge story and I would have been fine with that but this film really had layers to it and I really liked the fact that this film was willing to risk its story for the film and it definitely succeeded. The script was alright with a lot of the dialogue working but sometimes because of a foreign language or a slow situation it just seemed like it was sometimes dragging and making the film a bit slower. The style of the setting is really cool and the gritty tone really works, however, sometimes during the action scenes there is allot of shaky cam and it makes it hard to see what is really going on and takes you out of the situation. Overall this is a great film that I would advise all action/suspense fans see.
David_Brown Is "Dead Man Down" a great movie? No but it is a very one. I think of this particular quote from "The Godfather" "Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Cold." What it means is this: Old saying from the Mafiosi in Sicily. Tells that the best payback is the one that comes with planning, and that brings the most horrendous pain to your enemies when they are not expecting and are just enjoying the fruits of all the dishonor they brought upon you. One must wait so he can really inflict pain to those who wronged him. Careful planning is necessary so your enemies will suffer terribly, but you won't be harmed by the Law or by your enemies' allies. (Urban Dictionary). This is exactly what Victor (Colin Farrell), has in store for psychopathic Gang Leader Alphonse (Terrence Howard), and his bunch of thugs who were responsible for the death of his daughter and the murder of his wife. It is so well thought out that he actually saves the life of the man he wants kill (and of course, by doing that he infiltrates the gang). He ends up meeting Beatrice (Noomi Rapace) who blackmails him into killing the drunk driver who disfigured her. What ends up happening though is through fate and luck (there is a Rabbit's Foot of Beatrice's that plays a huge role throughout the movie), these two eventually fall in love, and spoilers ahead: Are what allow them to psychologically, mend. There is one scene where after Victor beats up (but does not kill) the man who disfigured her, he admits it, and Beatrice says "I still love you." Then when Beatrice is captured by his friend Darcy (Dominic Cooper), and brought to Alphonse, and Alphonse gets a call from Victor saying "I am coming." Alphonse says "Are you coming for me" Victor says "No, I am coming for her." A key scene is where after Victor kills a bunch of bad guys he could have killed Darcy but spares him. So at the very end after he rescues Beatrice, and Alphonse and the rest die (and of course, Victor retrieves the Rabbit's Foot), he is confronted by Darcy with a gun, and Darcy asks "Did you spare me, because I have a wife and kid?' And Victor says "No, because they have you." It is worth noting that Darcy had nothing to do with the murder of Victor's wife (he joined the gang later). But the power of love which first saved Beatrice, then Victor, also saved Darcy, so Darcy could go home to is family (one more point about Darcy, he is a very intelligent person who is good at figuring things out (he even compares himself to the TV Detective Lt. Columbo), so you know he realizes how lucky he was and will be okay), while Victor and Beatrice were able to walk away, and kiss on the subway, and start their lives over together. 9/10 stars
LeonLouisRicci Underrated, with High Expectation from the Director of the Original, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2009) and also Starring "The Girl", Noomi Rapace, this Disappointed many Critics that Wanted that Bottled Lightning to Strike again. Not Quite.Although this is a Complex Neo-Noir with Quirky and Flawed Characters it isn't as Rich as the Aforementioned, but then again, Few Films are. This one is a bit Confusing but is Helped Along with a Moody Atmosphere and Performances. It has a Distinctive European Feel with a Dash of Hollywood Action.The Mix works, mostly, but the Ambiguous Script does not do it Justice. Justice, or Rather Revenge, is the Theme here and its Undercurrent is a bit Heavy Handed but Remains a Satisfying, Offbeat Thriller that is a Great Looking, Dimly Lit Movie where Tone is Everything and it manages to Maintain that Ambiance.Colin Farrell Fans won't be Disappointed. It is Different Enough for those Seeking something that is apart from the Usual Gangster/Action Movies and may be a Surprise for those Jaded Types so used to more of the Same. The Ending is Overly Wild and may not have the Best of Conclusions. It almost seems that the Director might have Sold Out with the Final Scene, but Overall this is a Good Buy.