Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

Name: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Genre: Action, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: April 1, 2022
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 69
Cast: Djenar Maesa Ayu, Eduward Manalu, Kevin Ardillova, Kiki Narendra, Ladya Cheryll

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| Release Date (Streaming): April 1, 2022 | TV-MA

Starring: Djenar Maesa Ayu, Eduward Manalu, Kevin Ardillova, Kiki Narendra, Ladya Cheryll, Lukman Sardi, Marthino Lio, Ratu Felisha, Reza Rahadian, Sal Priadi

Summary: In a society ruled by machismo, a hibernating "bird" becomes a serious matter. In a life of brutality, the sleeping bird is an allegory for a peaceful and serene life, even when the whole world tries desperately to rouse it.

Director: Edwin

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 114 min

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The Film Stage Reyzando Nawara

Sep 12, 2021

In essence, Vengeance is an action romance, but what ultimately sets it apart––aside from the brilliant tonal shift and stellar character work––is the very Indonesian context Edwin thrusts into the story. Read full review

The Guardian Phuong Le

Aug 5, 2022

An adrenaline-pumping action fest that is ironic in many respects, Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash swerves towards the mystical and the spiritual in the latter half, becoming a earnest and potent critique on the trappings of masculinity. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 12, 2022

Edwin keeps the tone machismo-deflating and goofy, and the film on its feet between fights. Our leads have enough chemistry when they’re throwing down that their characters’ problematic love life together seems immaterial. Read full review

The Playlist Andrew Crump

Sep 15, 2021

Edwin declines to make a choice between idiosyncrasy and action, and his work winds up feeling like a loosely related assembly of material instead of a finished film. Read full review

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DawdlingPoet

Aug 5, 2022

This wasn't the all-out extreme violence action/horror fest I'd expected, given the films title and rating (18 in the UK). I'd seen a lot of discussion about this title being added to the streaming service today and seeing its listed as part comedy and a covering the theme of toxicThis wasn't the all-out extreme violence action/horror fest I'd expected, given the films title and rating (18 in the UK). I'd seen a lot of discussion about this title being added to the streaming service today and seeing its listed as part comedy and a covering the theme of toxic masculinity, I found myself intrigued to watch it. It is certainly a cult film, with a strong sense of quirkiness. It has the feel of a b-movie, of course but I enjoyed it as I liked the interaction/dialogue between the various characters and the mix of discussion and action. There are some scenes that are quite distasteful and could offend people, scenes relating to sex abuse references, I can't not mention that and there is some violence featured but most of it is what I consider fairly moderate, rather than especially explicit. I quite like the role of female characters and the fact there's some role reversal present too (I'll elaborate no more).

It won't be for everyone but if you like a comic book style Asian b-movie, then this is worth looking at, yes.… Expand

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