Vengeance

Garry Arnot of Cinema Perspective

2022-10-14

A sharp social satire that challenges our cultural perspectives, Vengeance marks an ambitious debut from B.J. Novak, working both as an engaging crime flick and an outlet for his abundance of ideas. Read more

Ruth Maramis of FlixChatter

2022-07-31

It’s a much more introspective and thought-provoking film that’s more than meets the eye. I also commend Novak for crafting a twisty finale that I didn’t see coming and for crafting a satisfying arc for his character. Read more

George Wolf of Maddwolf

2022-07-28

It’s a funny and entertaining mystery caper, self-effacing but not afraid to wander into some dark places, with a social conscience that Novak reveals in organic and endearing ways. Read more

William Eguizabal of FilmSnobReviews

2022-11-13

This was a bit of a surprise for me and one that had me really surprised and thankful to have been through the experience of this pretty good comedy. Novak is gold from a writing standpoint and I’d love to watch more stuff he’s written down put on my screen. Read more

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2022-10-06

At times Novak's lack of directorial experience is telling, with some bits of info communicated in a sloppy manner and editing that suggests a lack of foresight, though as the film was shot under COVID conditions this may be unfair to Novak. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2022-08-26

With something pertinent to say, Vengeance normally breathes pocket-sized suspense into a story that also benefits from a good sense of pacing and unusual characters. Attentive viewers will definitely extract something from this neo-noir experience. Read more

Ben Kendrick of Screen Rant

2022-07-28

Vengeance is thoughtful and humorous - packed with B.J. Novak's caustic social commentary - but still struggles to say something truly memorable. Read more