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Jay W @RT52162311 Jul 13, 2026 "Payback" stars Mel Gibson as Porter. Based on the Richard Stark books, Porter (or Parker) has been adapted several times, with actors ranging from Jason Statham to Jim Brown. And "Payback" has an interesting tone. It is almost playing it like it is a spoof of these types of revenge films. And this spoof feel is offset by the harsh and dirty setting. The whole town feels like it has gotten a plate of grease dumped on it. And Porter's whole motivation is just trying to get $70,000 he feels he is owed. Every complication and added collateral damage, just adds to the joke. It is a hard film to pin down. At times it is too serious to be funny, and other times it is too silly to be taken seriously. See more Jason R @J-Rush1411 Jun 25, 2026 This film is like a pre-John Wick, John Wick, worth a watch at least once See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 25, 2026 Payback keeps things simple, and that's one of its biggest strengths. Mel Gibson is perfectly cast as Porter, a ruthless antihero whose only goal is collecting the money he's owed. Gibson plays him with dry humor, quiet confidence, and just enough charm to make an otherwise brutal character surprisingly easy to root for. Brian Helgeland creates a stylish, rain-soaked criminal underworld that feels like a modern film noir. The story stays refreshingly straightforward, relying on sharp dialogue, dark humor, and a steady stream of confrontations instead of unnecessary plot twists. Gregg Henry is also terrific as Val Resnick, giving Porter a worthy target for his revenge. The movie occasionally asks you to overlook how conveniently Porter uncovers information and works his way through the criminal organization, but the brisk pacing rarely gives you time to dwell on it. The lean storytelling, memorable lead performance, and gritty atmosphere make it an entertaining one. See more Tim M @tgmacman Jun 21, 2026 Payback has neo-noir vibes in spades, but an unwieldy story and character work will have audiences asking for their money back. See more Ryan W @Robespierre1 Apr 13, 2026 One single redemption this horridly boring, nonsensical crime drama, and thats Mel Gibson..........the rest is simply painful to watch. I realize Mel was trying to resurrect his career, and there are lots of cameo roles......none of which work, but dam this lousy. See more thiago S @Thiagostone Mar 28, 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 Read all reviews

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