- flavo436 de diciembre de 2025Payback (1999) is a dark, brooding thriller that thrives on its singular focus: revenge. Mel Gibson delivers one of his best performances as Porter, a ruthless antihero determined to reclaim what was stolen from him. While some might find the pacing deliberate, every interaction escalates tension, violence, and misunderstanding, creating a relentless atmosphere that keeps viewers hooked. The film’s gritty tone is enhanced by its noir-inspired visuals, capturing a world steeped in corruption and betrayal. What makes Payback stand out is its refusal to soften Porter’s character—he is unapologetically brutal, yet compelling. The supporting cast, including Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and James Coburn, adds credibility and depth, fleshing out a criminal underworld that feels both stylized and authentic. Director Brian Helgeland crafts a story that is straightforward yet layered, ensuring the revenge narrative never loses momentum. Payback remains a gripping exploration of vengeance, morality, and survival in a world without heroes.
- Aaron Slade29 de marzo de 2025The unnecessary remake of Point Blank. Its not too bad a watch, in a way its kind of fun. And it does have a couple of my favourite actors like Deborah Kara Unger, John Glover and Maria Bello. The blue tint to the film stock is overwhelming, I'm not sure what they were going for there. But what really annoys me every time I watch this movie is the actor Gregg Henry, who plays the friend who double crosses Mel Gibson. He overacts every scene to such a ridiculous level, I end up turning the movie off about half way through every time.
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Payback was released on 5 de febrero de 1999.
Payback was directed by Brian Helgeland.
Payback has a runtime of 90min.
Payback was produced by Bruce Davey.
Porter (Mel Gibson), su mujer (Deborah Kara Unger) y su amigo Val (Gregg Henry) han cometido un atraco con gran facilidad y se han apoderado de ciento cuarenta mil dólares, aunque lo complicado va a ser repartir el botín. Y es que Val lo quiere todo para él, el dinero y a la mujer de Porter, y decide acabar con su compinche. Aparentemente consigue su propósito, pero Porter no ha muerto.Tiempo después, ya recuperado de las heridas que le hizo su ¿buen amigo¿, reaparece endurecido, arruinado e implacable dispuesto a vengarse a cualquier precio y de cualquier manera posible por el robo del dinero y de su mujer. Pero Porter se va a llevar una gran sorpresa cuando descubra que Val era miembro de una poderosa organización a la que ahora deberá enfrentarse.
The key characters in Payback are Porter (Mel Gibson), Val Resnick (Gregg Henry), Rosie (Maria Bello).
Payback is rated 18.
Payback is an Action, Crimen, Drama film.
Payback has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.
Payback had a budget of 90 MUS$.
Payback has made 161,6 MUS$ at the box office.