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Revengers Tragedy (2002)

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Revenge, obsession, and the morally ambiguous aristocracy are targets of this adaptation by director Alex Cox of the 17th century dark comic play Revengers Tragedy, written by Shakespeare contemporary Thomas Middleton. The vindictive and mentally unstable Vindici (Christopher Eccleston) has returned to the grimy streets of a post-apocalyptic Liverpool in order to attempt to bring ruin to the ruling family led by the Duke (Derek Jacobi). The Duke was personally responsible for the death of

Unrated, 1 hr. 49 min.

Drama, Horror, Comedy

Directed By: Alex Cox

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2003 Wide

On DVD: Jun 29, 2004

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A gloriously over-the-top revenge comedy-drama that could attract a cult following.

February 25, 2003 Comment

Mark Adams

Hollywood Reporter

Top Critic

Cox is laughing and enjoying all the twisted ridiculousness of it all.

September 17, 2004 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Probably destined to join Cox's other films (Sid and Nancy, Repo Man) as a cult favorite.

September 5, 2003 Comment

Doug Knoop

Seattle Times

Could use a few things -- like, I dunno, maybe life, skill, comprehension and the wisdom of knowing that jokes and a sense of humour are not the same thing.

April 2, 2003 Comment

Ian Waldron-Mantgani

UK Critic

Ultimately annoys as much as it exhilarates.

February 13, 2003 Full Review Source: BBC

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Jamie Russell

BBC

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"Revengers Tragedy" is a movie based on the 17th century play by Thomas Middleton. In this version, it is updated to Liverpool in the near future where Vendici(Christopher Eccleston) is returning after a period of absence. He is back to swear vengeance against The Duke(Derek Jacobi, who does not have a lot to do),

February 28, 2005

Walter M.

Super Reviewer

i love this movie it delverese so many level the story is good the acting is good and the draction is great. usally when a story is a peredoed piece and it madernes it dose not work but in this case it work very well. this defently a must see movie.

December 23, 2009