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This was a recommendation and a movie I'd certainly never had watched otherwise. Not only do I generally dislike British cinema but I hate any "Gangster" related nonsense especially such low rent stuff like this.

It's a revenge tale, a newly released convict (but we don't know what he had done) seeking retribution against drug dealers that may or may not have killed his sister. On paper this movie stood absolutely no chance with me, but it does have redeeming features.

It's paced perfectly, it's wonderfully constructed and the 4 main characters gel very well. It succeeds in making you absolutely question just who are the antagonists, to levels I wasn't expecting.

It was smarter than I would have given any film of this type credit for. The double story telling was interesting if not lingered a little too long on the police side of it. Fiona Skinner, who plays the main detective was believable of someone having a bad day and held her own in all her scenes even when she was beaten.

It does have its low budget flaws, and as much as the filmmakers highlight it was shot in 8 days (I'm sure there was a reason for this) it would have benefited with a few more. But when it put it in to context, 8 days, low budget and you get this result it made me a bit more tolerant for this genre of film.

So for me this was better than it should have been, but does have its issues.

I enjoy a crime mystery and was drawn to this more because of the crime that took place with the fat cats behind it than the one in the plot yet that doesn't change the fact this film is alright for what it is.

It's a low budget, student type indie film, some never was actors and soon to be z listers, a few cars, a few girls, a couple of nice ups and downs and a turn by TV presenter and ex weather girl Andrea Mclean. It's not my usual watch however this was half decent.

80% of the cast turned up and gave a believable performance, the edit seems a little whacked in places. I see this is now titled a director's cut so maybe that is why. Considering the court case and documentary I have to give it up for the team for pushing forward with this.

It is not fantastic but if you watch it for what it is you may walk away from it now feeling like you just lost 90mins of your life.

Didn't know much about this but liked the sound of it so thought I'd give it a go, glad I did as I really enjoyed it, solid story with some kick-ass action and nice twist.

Antonio Banderas does a cracking job showing off he's fighting skills, there is a couple of weak acting roles but nothing to put you off.