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A Man Apart
2003 109 min Germany, United States of America R 16+
★5.2
Action, Drama, Crime
Director: F. Gary Gray
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Description
When Vetter's wife is killed in a botched hit organized by Diablo, he seeks revenge against those responsible. But in the process, Vetter and Hicks have to fight their way up the chain to get to Diablo but it's easier said than done when all Vetter can focus on is revenge.
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$26.74M
Worldwide:
$44.35M
Starring
Vin Diesel
Actor
Timothy Olyphant
Actor
Larenz Tate
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
A Man Apart is generally regarded as a competent but derivative entry in the revenge-thriller genre. While supporters praise Vin Diesel's committed performance and the film's solid technical production, critics argue that the narrative relies too heavily on tired cliches and lacks the innovation of other contemporary crime dramas.
| Production | Competent technical execution of sound design, special effects, and action sequences provides a stable foundation for the genre experience. | |
| Screenplay | The plot follows a highly predictable, standard revenge narrative that relies on dated 80s-era action cliches. | |
| Score | The score by Anne Dudley receives specific praise for effectively capturing the tone and fitting the genre requirements. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Vin Diesel's performance are divided; proponents praise his raw portrayal of grief and dramatic depth, while critics view the performance as strained, one-dimensional, or ill-suited for the role. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the direction are divided; some appreciate F. Gary Gray's atmospheric and tight handling of the material, while others find the film sluggish, academic, and lacking the drive of his previous work. |