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An aging widower (Brian Cox) seeks justice after the callous sons of a wealthy businessman (Tom Sizemore) kill his beloved dog.
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This vengeance film leans heavily on attack-and-avenge scenarios but performances by Brian Cox's and Tom Sizemore's take the stink out of any weaker scripting.

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Mark Olsen Los Angeles Times Aug 29, 2008
4/5
An elegant and deceptively straightforward dramatic thriller. Go to Full Review
Amy Nicholson I.E. Weekly Aug 16, 2008
A-
A final quarter sentimental streak clashes with the masochistic pleasure of watching middle America close ranks against a victim who can't even bark in his own defense. Go to Full Review
Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor Aug 8, 2008
C-
Begins promisingly and then swerves into absurdity. Go to Full Review
Steve Morrissey Radio Times Jul 21, 2023
3/5
In a thriller that asks questions about justice and whether the pursuit of it can go too far, Brian Cox brings his usual intensity. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Jan 15, 2013
A vicious and brutal parable on human cruelty in the Jack Ketchum tradition... Go to Full Review
Matthew Turner ViewLondon Oct 21, 2010
3/5
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B P @Bradster69 1 day ago Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more thiago S @Thiagostone Feb 26, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Kenneth K @RT82031656 Oct 5, 2025 It was good for the first hour. Then it wasn't. See more Paul B @RT59122977 Sep 8, 2025 Very watchable, if slow paced morality tale. I enjoyed it, but don't expect Apocalypse Now action sequences. See more Garry A @heavyg Jul 30, 2025 Brian Cox's character is believable as an older gentleman who seeks out justice for his murdered dog. The scene that stood out the most was where he described the horrific way his wife and young son were killed. See more Dave C @RT09838700 Jun 22, 2025 Better than I thought, yet also not quite as good as I'd hoped. There are some great cast members in the mix. Solid enough story that we've seen more violent and action-packed versions of before, but this is good because of BC's character, and the time given to him. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An aging widower (Brian Cox) seeks justice after the callous sons of a wealthy businessman (Tom Sizemore) kill his beloved dog.
Director
Trygve Allister Diesen, Lucky McKee
Producer
Steve Blair, Trygve Allister Diesen, Norman M. Dreyfus
Screenwriter
Stephen Susco
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk
Rating
R (Violence|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 8, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2K
Runtime
1h 35m
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