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Wrath of Man
2021 119 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.1
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director: Guy Ritchie
🎭 Based on
«Cash Truck»
Trailers
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Description
A cold and mysterious new security guard for a Los Angeles cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$27.47M
Worldwide:
$103.97M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
Holt McCallany
Actor
Josh Hartnett
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Wrath of Man is a divisive but technically polished revenge thriller that trades Guy Ritchie’s signature wit and irony for a grim, straightforward, and brutal narrative. While many appreciate the high-level craftsmanship, taut pacing, and visceral action, others find the character work one-dimensional and the plot derivative.
| Score | Christopher Benstead's cello-heavy score and the powerful, immersive sound design are standout technical achievements that enhance the film’s tension. | |
| Direction | Guy Ritchie’s direction displays professional precision, favoring a more muted, serious visual style that successfully elevates the otherwise simple source material. | |
| Acting | Jason Statham’s performance is polarizing; some view his stoic, one-dimensional intensity as a perfect fit for a mysterious protagonist, while others find it mechanical and lacking emotional range. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure—a chapter-based, non-linear approach—is a point of contention, with some viewers praising the multiple perspectives and others feeling it is convoluted and unnecessary. | |
| Originality | The film’s departure from Ritchie’s trademark British humor and stylistic charisma leaves some fans of his earlier work feeling that the movie lacks a unique creative spark. |