Revanche
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18

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  1. MarkP
    Jun 20, 2009
    7
    Frankly I wasn't as impressed as many reviewers. It seemed to me a typical example of depressed Austrian nihilism. Wim Wenders or Werner Herzog never would have made a film this glum.
  2. TimH
    Jun 30, 2009
    8
    Effective and poignant tale about regret.
  3. Mike
    Jun 20, 2009
    10
    Great movie!
  4. NateK
    Mar 8, 2010
    10
    A stunner. I saw this film in theaters on a whim last year and it has stuck with me ever since. A masterpiece in mood and atmosphere, this slow burning neo-noir is propelled entirely by the turbulent emotions of our anti-hero. My only reservation is that the film frequently subverts expectations, which may frustrate casual film viewers. The movie frequently escalates towards violence, only to retreat again. If this doesn't sound like it would bother you, see this immediately! I can't get it out of my head.… Expand
  5. SusanW
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    Brilliant, full of surprises on so many levels not just the overrated twist found in so many movies today.
  6. MikeQ
    May 29, 2009
    4
    A two hour movie with one hour of material. Heavy handed, utterly predictable plotting (except for one effective twist that drew laughter). Very good acting.
  7. Becki
    Jul 26, 2009
    9
    A complex look at love and grief. Beautiful movie.
  8. David
    Jun 18, 2009
    9
    I thought this was an excellent film, and well deserved Oscar nomination. Definitely check this out!
  9. muhammad2017
    Feb 20, 2011
    9
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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    90
    From the film's opening moments you won't be able to guess where the whole thing ultimately ends up and that's one of the many endearing qualities of Revanche.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Maggie Lee
    50
    Hard luck conspires with bad sex in this unspectacular Austrian tale of crime and punishment.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Alissa Simon
    70
    In what's essentially a six-hander, the casting is aces. All actors turn in fine, naturalistic perfs, but it would be remiss not to remark on 83-year-old Thanheiser's profoundly moving turn as the grandfather.
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