Tuesday, 26 March 2013

"The latest British action film packs quite a punch!" writes Scott Gentry.



Welcome to the Punch Film review:
By Scott Gentry.

"Welcome To The Punch" (15)
Director: Eran Creevy
Starring: James McAvoy, David Morrissey, Mark Strong and Andrea Riseborough.
Out now in selected cinemas .

Max Lewinsky, (James McAvoy), is one of London`s toughest policemen. However, when ex-criminal Jacob Sternwood, (Mark Strong), returns to London to retrieve his lost son, Max is determined to catch the man he`s always been after.

Eran Creevy`s film debut "Shifty" was an outstanding film, which included some decent acting and a repulsive look on London life. So Eran Creevy, is no stranger to making gritty films. "Welcome To The Punch" looks stunning with some brilliant cinematography and stunning action sequences. It is also very bleak, which is correct for the tone of London as it is very cold, damp and unpleasant; just what a crime drama should include.

  However, "Welcome To The Punch" begins with a cheesy, but entertaining chase, which sets the scene for a gritty, but drama-filled action film. It is no mystery that British films can be outstanding, when they try hard. A great example of this was last year’s blockbuster "The Sweeney" which was extremely enjoyable.


Anyway, "Welcome To The Punch" (unfortunately) falters in the middle and becomes quite un- entertaining, with quite a lot of talking scenes and no action. However, "Welcome To The Punch" regains its strength in the last half-an-hour with plot twists and heart-stopping action.

The acting is good, with James McAvoy firmly at the reigns of this carnage-fest. Although, Mark Strong doesn’t seem to be playing his character with any enjoyment or interest in the film at all; which is unusual as he has played many roles well, including Lord Blackwood in "Sherlock Holmes". 

In conclusion, "Welcome To The Punch" is a well played action flick, with charisma, charm and the odd twist and turn; Mr Creevy, has delivered well.

3 STARS

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