JamesRutland This movie is good, well directed, good the recitation of actors, good the plot good the story-line, but the final scene. The final scene is the classic emphatic magnification of the hero able to face and beat the evil villains in few time. Tarantino was able to make good the final scene in Django where the hero could prevail in a very difficult way, so that scene lasted long time in order to manage every little particular. This comparison allows to conclude that a realistic final is better than a final full of exaggerations above all because currently the viewers are no longer the viewers of movies in the 80 years as die hard or lethal weapon. Told this, the movie is pleasant for the story, the feelings, the motivations, the goodness in the heart in confront of the cruelty of evil.

Gordon-11 This film tells the story of an important right hand man of a crime syndicate leader, who secretly has his own agenda to complete. He meets a mysterious female neighbour, and his secret plan gets derailed and complicated.The plot of "Dead Man Down" looks thrilling and exciting on paper, but unfortunately it does not turn out to be the case. The plot is quite poorly explained and gets confusing in the first place, because it saves an important twist until the middle of the film. The pace is quite slow as well, and it can do with a cut of unnecessary scenes to make the flow quicker. I also find the romance subplot rather unconvincing, but it is not a lethal point. The acting is quite strong, Colin Farrell is convincing as a crook and Noomi Rapace is quite good too. Even Isabelle Huppert whose role is minor but she leaves a lasting impression of her grace and beauty. Overall, I think it is OK to watch mindlessly to kill time, but don't expect a masterpiece that will send chills down your spine.

kingdio This movie takes a long time to develop. And when it does, you'll realize you're watching the type of movie Jean-Claude Van Damme did just as well in "Nowhere to Run," and Viggo Mortensen did it even better in "History of Violence." Despite the shrouded story behind Farrell's character, at the end it breaks down to into an old school action movie where the bad guys will go after the only thing the hero cares about; the girl he's fallen for. It actually de-evolves at the end, which makes the movie a bit of a let down, and cinematically front loaded with Rapase and Farrell creating a good lead up before you realize what is going on. Another thing I felt was heavy handed was the over dramatization of the abuse Rapase's character had to suffer because she had some scars on her face. They should've kept her pain more psychological. There was no need to spell it out for us. She's a good actress. It's an entertaining film with good performances. It just feels like they dummied down the whole thing for the sake of convention.

Derek Childs (totalovrdose) Out of all the films I had the privilege of viewing in 2013, Dead Man Down would have to be my all time favorite. Every sentence is perfectly crafted and fits in beautifully with the movie; the acting is so realistic, you can almost reach out and literally touch the characters; and the storyline is so convincingly outstanding you cannot help but stare transfixed for the entirety of this masterpiece.What is quite fascinating with the feature is the premise; the film begins several months into the story, and over the course of the first twenty five minutes, we, the audience, play catch-up, a technique which fabulously works.The beginning lines by Dominic Cooper help pave the way for this tale of retribution, revenge and romance. Victor (Colin Farrell) is a man who works for renown crime boss Alphonse (Terrence Howard), however, at the same time, he has his own agenda, which is quickly revealed. His life takes an unforeseen turn when he is introduced to Beatrice (Noomi Rapace), a young woman, with half her face corrupted by scars. Despite this, Ms. Rapace looks as gorgeous as ever, and the accent she uses, alongside her use of facial expression, is terrifically performed.Forcing Victor into a corner, she intends to use him as a tool for vengeance, in order to punish the man whose car tore apart her life. During the film, Gregor (F. Murray Abraham), with a fantastic accent, and Beatrice's mother (Isabelle Huppert) help the two leading characters reconcile the lives they have in order to efficaciously move on. At the same time however, Alphonse is on the prowl, and like a box of matches, the fiery performance by Mr. Howard is extraordinary in the scenes he shares with Mr. Farrell.The use of emotion, achieved through the exploration of characters and their backgrounds, make these individuals so exceptionally likable, and even the villains, you will simply love to hate. Focusing more on the building of tension rather than continued action sequences, a technique established through not just the atmosphere, but the environment itself, Dead Man Down moves at an intelligently steady gait until the final triumphant sequence, not one part of the film feeling as though it were unnecessarily rushed. Luis Da Silva Jr. as Terry and Stu Bennet as Kilroy also deserve a mention, and despite their small roles, they add an additional flavor to an already superb mix of characters.I could not help but watch this film every night after first purchasing the title, and now, without further ado, by all means, go out and have yourself a blast; Dead Man Down is sure to not disappoint.