As a fan of the franchise this is a disappointment on par with number 2. The other two main actors were missed like with number 2 when it was just Carlton's character. The humour is almost all gone and your left with a film trying to take it's self to seriously. The whole thing about this was always the comedy and violence that blended so well and the great cast, Craig Fairbrass is an amazing actor but this time Pat Tate is all but on one occasion without humour. I do hope they get back to basics and just have a laugh with it as that's what I see as the attraction to the films. They do have an amazing cast but bring back Terry Stone & Roland Manookian!
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Usually not my thing at all, but this was pretty good.
stevelivesey-3718331 October 2023
I am usually not one for the east end, London based, geezer type movie. Most of the actors in the movie would make me close the curtains if they were performing Rise of the Footsoldier Vengence 2 at the bottom of my garden. However I decided to give this a try. And was pleasantly surprised.
As a result, I am now probably going to go back and watch the previous instalments, all thirty seven of them. Lol.
Craig Fairbrass is a decent lead actor in a movie like this and it is surprisingly well made with plenty of gritty action and intrigue along the way.
I didnt understand the ending much because I haven't seen any of the others so don't follow my example and let this be your first venture into the series.
As a result, I am now probably going to go back and watch the previous instalments, all thirty seven of them. Lol.
Craig Fairbrass is a decent lead actor in a movie like this and it is surprisingly well made with plenty of gritty action and intrigue along the way.
I didnt understand the ending much because I haven't seen any of the others so don't follow my example and let this be your first venture into the series.
Bland
dolniczkydaniel20 September 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Unfortunately I did not enjoy as much as I expected by being a huge fan of this franchise. The story is bland, nothing out of the ordinary than Pat going on a rampage, and I did not recognise any characters returning which me personally would have loved to see. The character acting was great, Craig had a great perfomance nevertheless. In all honesty, it might not be required to see the previous movies of the franchise for this one, the story is basically revolving around him and his friend. Unfortunately, I did not realise the meaning of the hitman present hired by the loan shark first up, he did not appear later in the movie.
The most professional film in the series by some distance
BongoJustice12 November 2023
Ok, this franchise is really silly and most of the characters in it are violent psychopaths. And the real people they're based on must have been vile.
But these are movies, so let's put that to one side.
In this one, the tone is markedly different from before. It's a "proper" film and leaves out the relentless mindless violence and swearing that numbs you that characterised the previous movies.
Here - somehow - is a film that's technically very well put together indeed. The acting is good, the story is ok if a bit too convoluted and the way they keep holding off on a big reveal a few times too many gets annoying.
But the actors in this one are properly acting for the most part, and the camerawork and editing is very very good.
8 "faaaahkin caaaahnts" out of 10.
But these are movies, so let's put that to one side.
In this one, the tone is markedly different from before. It's a "proper" film and leaves out the relentless mindless violence and swearing that numbs you that characterised the previous movies.
Here - somehow - is a film that's technically very well put together indeed. The acting is good, the story is ok if a bit too convoluted and the way they keep holding off on a big reveal a few times too many gets annoying.
But the actors in this one are properly acting for the most part, and the camerawork and editing is very very good.
8 "faaaahkin caaaahnts" out of 10.
Pleasantly surprised
dantill-208931 November 2023
I left a very scathing review of Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins, so I feel it is only fair that I should leave one about ROTF: Vengeance.
I am by no means a fan of this franchise and I sat down to watch this film, expecting the usual - constant swearing, misogyny, drug taking, stilted accents and A-level drama quality acting.
I was pleasantly surprised.
The heavy use of the c word (probably 10-15 in this film) and comedic elements have been replaced with a slow-burn storyline, focussing on character development, and the lighting and set pieces were great, which proves that Nick Nevern has really hit his stride with this instalment.
A minor criticism would be that they seemed to bring back one recurring character too many, and the storyline became a touch confusing because of this.
All in all, a very enjoyable watch - the omission of the ghastly Terry Stone character helped immensely.
I am by no means a fan of this franchise and I sat down to watch this film, expecting the usual - constant swearing, misogyny, drug taking, stilted accents and A-level drama quality acting.
I was pleasantly surprised.
The heavy use of the c word (probably 10-15 in this film) and comedic elements have been replaced with a slow-burn storyline, focussing on character development, and the lighting and set pieces were great, which proves that Nick Nevern has really hit his stride with this instalment.
A minor criticism would be that they seemed to bring back one recurring character too many, and the storyline became a touch confusing because of this.
All in all, a very enjoyable watch - the omission of the ghastly Terry Stone character helped immensely.
Really enjoyed it.
andywheeler-1107212 November 2023
I've enjoyed all the films in this U. K. franchise and this one is really well made. It's quite different to the others and on a higher level of quality compared to the cheeky boy banter style of the previous movies. I was actually rooting for Pat and saw his good guy. There's a nice little twist towards the end and the action is decent. Craig Fairbrass really raised his acting chops in this one and the whole cast shone.
I'm down for more of these so as long as they keep making them with this quality in mind, I'll watch them. This was a lot of fun. Definitely worth a look and yeah, more please!
I'm down for more of these so as long as they keep making them with this quality in mind, I'll watch them. This was a lot of fun. Definitely worth a look and yeah, more please!
you no good caaaaahhhhnnnnts......
FlashCallahan31 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Tate goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted foot soldier's violent death.
To track down the villain responsible, Tate ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho.
He squares up against violent kingpins and negotiates his way through treacherous backstreets with sheer brutal force.
Set to execute his revenge, Tate will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode......
The Rise Of The Footsoldier franchise is turning into Britains answer to The Fast and Furious franchise. It's pretty mindless stuff, but you know what you are getting, and it delivers it in droves.
This is by far the best of the franchise, and it has a who's who cast of people who swear a lot whenever they are in a film.
Tate spends the film walking round looking moody, and threatening people, and woe betide anyone who messes with him, as he will get a bit 'tasty' with 'em.
Sadie Frost and Tara Fitzgerald show up to remind the public that they are still alive, and Fairbrass gives another solid performance as Tate.
By no means is it going to win any new fans, but Nevern knows what he is doing (see his IMDB), and I will watch and look forward to the inevitable sequels.
They're not going to win any awards, but you'd be a muggy **** if have seen the others and miss this.
Essential Trash.
To track down the villain responsible, Tate ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho.
He squares up against violent kingpins and negotiates his way through treacherous backstreets with sheer brutal force.
Set to execute his revenge, Tate will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode......
The Rise Of The Footsoldier franchise is turning into Britains answer to The Fast and Furious franchise. It's pretty mindless stuff, but you know what you are getting, and it delivers it in droves.
This is by far the best of the franchise, and it has a who's who cast of people who swear a lot whenever they are in a film.
Tate spends the film walking round looking moody, and threatening people, and woe betide anyone who messes with him, as he will get a bit 'tasty' with 'em.
Sadie Frost and Tara Fitzgerald show up to remind the public that they are still alive, and Fairbrass gives another solid performance as Tate.
By no means is it going to win any new fans, but Nevern knows what he is doing (see his IMDB), and I will watch and look forward to the inevitable sequels.
They're not going to win any awards, but you'd be a muggy **** if have seen the others and miss this.
Essential Trash.
Heaven Knows
amirkhaw8 January 2024
Growing up in Southend-on-Sea in Essex, I am old enough to remember the uneasy feeling surrounding the Rettendon murders. The first Rise of the Footsoldier was completely on point with its general tone and laid out Carlton Leach's (true) story in an enjoyable enough manner. The movie won so much goodwill in my mind, that I have been on board for all of the subsequent sequels.
Now six movies deep and running solely with purely fictional storylines, that goodwill has wained quite a bit, especially after the weaker efforts in Marbella and Origins. Vengeance, however, managed to gross the highest box office of the entire franchise, and I am curious to see exactly why.
In case you are unfamiliar, Pat Tate was gunned down in the first part of the franchise. All of the subsequent movies are prequels to this event, revolving around Pat and his cohorts and their escapades in and around Essex. Craig Fairbrass is getting on a bit now, but it still looks like he could punch the head off of a regular Joe. He's not quite as psychotically frightening as he has been previously, opting here more for a more quiet "say the wrong word and I'll smash ya" type performance. Vengeance is a lot less goofy without the presence of Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe and the bad wig department (who should be thoroughly flogged in the market square for some of the worst hairpieces in a non-comedy movie).
If you're familiar with UK TV, you'll probably make the obvious comparison with Eastenders. And yes, Vengeance does seem like a long, more violent episode of Eastenders. But a revenge storyline is something that's easy to get behind.
Overall, I would say that Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance is one of the franchises' more solid efforts. I was under the impression, however, that this would be the last movie in the franchise, yet the finale sets up another sequel which, judging from the box office take, won't take long to greenlight.
Now six movies deep and running solely with purely fictional storylines, that goodwill has wained quite a bit, especially after the weaker efforts in Marbella and Origins. Vengeance, however, managed to gross the highest box office of the entire franchise, and I am curious to see exactly why.
In case you are unfamiliar, Pat Tate was gunned down in the first part of the franchise. All of the subsequent movies are prequels to this event, revolving around Pat and his cohorts and their escapades in and around Essex. Craig Fairbrass is getting on a bit now, but it still looks like he could punch the head off of a regular Joe. He's not quite as psychotically frightening as he has been previously, opting here more for a more quiet "say the wrong word and I'll smash ya" type performance. Vengeance is a lot less goofy without the presence of Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe and the bad wig department (who should be thoroughly flogged in the market square for some of the worst hairpieces in a non-comedy movie).
If you're familiar with UK TV, you'll probably make the obvious comparison with Eastenders. And yes, Vengeance does seem like a long, more violent episode of Eastenders. But a revenge storyline is something that's easy to get behind.
Overall, I would say that Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance is one of the franchises' more solid efforts. I was under the impression, however, that this would be the last movie in the franchise, yet the finale sets up another sequel which, judging from the box office take, won't take long to greenlight.
Not overly impressed ...
bishysbus2 November 2023
I'm a big fan of Rise of the Footsoldier. This effort ...The story is so slow that if it went any slower it would stop. Craig Fairbrass plays the normal characterisation he always does. Dialogue just doesn't hit the mark for an East End gangster movie.
It does link, well sort of, with the other films in the series. Joey is back from Origins, even though in the last one they near enough killed him and told him to get out of London.
Really, the film is just a reason for Fairbrass to be violent and either kill or brutally injure people.
The actors in the ROTF series need to understand that they are all older since the original in 2007. How can they portray younger characters when they are over 15 years older than the original film? Just waiting for "Rise of the Footsoldier - Zimmer frame " to be released.
It does link, well sort of, with the other films in the series. Joey is back from Origins, even though in the last one they near enough killed him and told him to get out of London.
Really, the film is just a reason for Fairbrass to be violent and either kill or brutally injure people.
The actors in the ROTF series need to understand that they are all older since the original in 2007. How can they portray younger characters when they are over 15 years older than the original film? Just waiting for "Rise of the Footsoldier - Zimmer frame " to be released.
For me the best since the original
antonypavey29 January 2024
If this had been a stand alone movie it would of been called the english john wick type of thing, the only negativity i give it is the constant use of the characters and glorifying them as super anti heros. They have family so to keep misrepresenting them in make believe stories is getting very old now. Create a new basis for the franchise, new fictional hardmen who live upto the original hype....or even better bring carlton back, and even introduce some other well known hard men.....but please NOT Bernice O Madaydreamer. The less said about that nutjob the better. Great british thug flick with plenty of naughty stuff involved. HAVE ITTTT!
Where was the banter?
Xxddbbxx31 October 2023
Huge fan of the Rise of the foot soldier franchise, unfortunately this one wasn't as good as previous ones, it lacked the banter & humour we know and love. Craig is a great actor he committed to the role with professionalism. Without the other two (Tony & Ralph) it was just too serious and dare I say the fight scenes a little cringy. Josh (Jimmy) played a good role and was nice to see him get some extra screen time, was nice to see some familiar and established actors throughout the film and some new faces. The storyline didn't really have much impact. I think it will leave the audience asking questions. It's definitely a different vibe this one. I look forward to the next film though, it's setup nice to continue the story, hopefully with Terry Craig & Ron. Worth a watch but not worth the wait.
Another decent film to add to the collection
jdwalpole15 September 2023
Loved every one of the Rise of the Footsoldier films and this one does not disappoint. This film has everything you come to expect with Pat Tate painting the streets of Soho red with blood in an act of vengeance for one of his best mates. Decent plot, great cast and some great action.
Plot is decent which includes many of Tate's old acquaintances and takes some nice twists and turns along the way. The levels of violence and action are what you come to expect and the pace of the film is good and doesn't slow down for one minute.
If you like the previous films you are sure to enjoy this one as well. Already waiting impatiently for the next instalment!!
Plot is decent which includes many of Tate's old acquaintances and takes some nice twists and turns along the way. The levels of violence and action are what you come to expect and the pace of the film is good and doesn't slow down for one minute.
If you like the previous films you are sure to enjoy this one as well. Already waiting impatiently for the next instalment!!
Fairbrass and Nevern thrill us yet again
Eightiesboy21 December 2023
For anyone that's watched all the previous films in this series, this is obviously one to watch.
Craig Fairbrass is totally watchable as Pat Tate, running around the streets of Essex and London like some coke fuelled deranged lunatic beating the crap out of anyone who crosses his path. I mean, this is why we watch anyway, exactly for that.
My only small gripe was the choice of 80s music throughout the film. I thought it was slightly overdone, too many tracks being played, but maybe that's just me. Saying that, the opening scene sets you up and gets you very excited for what lies ahead.
Loved seeing the 80s cars and specifically the Range Rover of course.
As always, you can expect some ultra violence, which I had to turn away once or twice. I left my imagination to it instead.
I absolutely love the Footsoldier franchise and I do hope they can pump one more out in the not too distant future.
Craig Fairbrass is totally watchable as Pat Tate, running around the streets of Essex and London like some coke fuelled deranged lunatic beating the crap out of anyone who crosses his path. I mean, this is why we watch anyway, exactly for that.
My only small gripe was the choice of 80s music throughout the film. I thought it was slightly overdone, too many tracks being played, but maybe that's just me. Saying that, the opening scene sets you up and gets you very excited for what lies ahead.
Loved seeing the 80s cars and specifically the Range Rover of course.
As always, you can expect some ultra violence, which I had to turn away once or twice. I left my imagination to it instead.
I absolutely love the Footsoldier franchise and I do hope they can pump one more out in the not too distant future.
Mugged off
olliejaye-14 November 2023
Just to be straight, I've loved the whole series of movies (apart from the second one) & it's been well documented (including by Craig Fairbrass) that this series of movies keeps rolling on because the fans love the almost cartoon violence & the bad Essex boy personas. Unfortunately, us fans loved the realistic gang violence & the naughty boy stories that stemmed from the original. We all know Pat Tate was a wrong'un & the previous films have not held back from showing the character he was. In 'Vengeance' he's the main protagonist of the story & made out to be almost a hero. The out of control Tate we've seen in previous movies (hookers & blow in the hospital & the infamous pizza cutter scene for example) is completely tamed down in this & is almost unrecognisable. Like Taken & the Expendables this almost seem dumbed down to reach a wider audience. The story is disjointed, the superb Geoff Bell is criminally underused & unfortunately just doesn't hit the spots that the diehard fans want. I so wanted to love this but ultimately felt mugged off.
Works as a lone movie
davidspuk15 November 2023
As I standalone movie, I quite enjoyed this. It's a decent London gangster flick. The pace is quite slow, but it is a decent enough revenge plotline. Having (more minor) characters from previous movies appear would probably mean that you need to have seen the other movies before you saw this to fully understand what is going on.
As a big fan of the franchise, it was a shame to see a departure from previous movies that always had a little humour and to have some of the core characters such as Tony and Craig missing also took away from The movie if you are viewing it as part of a long running series.
As you would expect, the music is excellent and of the period, and I always love to see the old cars being used and abused!
As a big fan of the franchise, it was a shame to see a departure from previous movies that always had a little humour and to have some of the core characters such as Tony and Craig missing also took away from The movie if you are viewing it as part of a long running series.
As you would expect, the music is excellent and of the period, and I always love to see the old cars being used and abused!
A different edge to the series.
wbafan-4140129 November 2023
No doubt about it. Professionally wise this was a better made film in many aspects. For starters tge ambience was darker, like a good old gangster film should be. It still contained some old faces, even a surprise towards the end, but the film was again centered around Pat Tate (Craig Fairbrass) who in fairness has maintained his same character from the start, and is no different in this film.
But being honest, I did miss Craig Rolfe and Tony Tucker. Despite their characters being nasty pieces of work they bought a comedic side in a positive way which I liked. But I also liked this version as well although not in the same vain.
The fims still contains aspects of the seedier parts of life that helped made the franchise popular. And Craig Fairbrass spilled an adequate amount of blood, and as the film suggests took vengeance out on his enemies.
As usual, like in the other films, the timeline doesn't seem to fit comfortably with the rest of the franchise. Not that it matters. If you haven't watched the others, you won't know and if you have you are more than used to it.
The one thing I will say, is that although all the other films were highly exaggerated, I do believe they were often based on rumours or stories from all the characters life. Although Vengeance is a good film, I don't think it is actually close to real events. But it is a good story, and is not at all centred around the Essex murders at all.
But being honest, I did miss Craig Rolfe and Tony Tucker. Despite their characters being nasty pieces of work they bought a comedic side in a positive way which I liked. But I also liked this version as well although not in the same vain.
The fims still contains aspects of the seedier parts of life that helped made the franchise popular. And Craig Fairbrass spilled an adequate amount of blood, and as the film suggests took vengeance out on his enemies.
As usual, like in the other films, the timeline doesn't seem to fit comfortably with the rest of the franchise. Not that it matters. If you haven't watched the others, you won't know and if you have you are more than used to it.
The one thing I will say, is that although all the other films were highly exaggerated, I do believe they were often based on rumours or stories from all the characters life. Although Vengeance is a good film, I don't think it is actually close to real events. But it is a good story, and is not at all centred around the Essex murders at all.
Bringing a new meaning to gangster genre
davidzhu-0488113 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Im a huge fan of the ROTF series, this is in one of my top 3 for sure. Pat tate shows he has a good heart when he goes out avenging for his life long friend Ken followed with steroid abuse aggression and the "hardman" deep voice.
Lets start with the plot : Its turning into a jason bourne, the raid and the usual martial arts action film where the main character has to do what they need to do to get to their goal. I was weirded out by Billy the kid having an emotional breakdown whether his dad would accept him for trans like whats that got to do with what the story is mainly focusing on. The first half an hour was very indirect for me, I was confused to how a daylight armed robbery was executed by experienced criminals had any relation to a boxer struggling with his sexuality and then all of sudden Ken is spotted dead on a rollercoaster by a pensioner. Its a personification of cockney rhyming slang honestly. Then Pat goes john wick and enables plot armour mode somehow. If police had any brain cells they would have caught him but unfortunately its the same cop that arrested tony tucker and craig rolfe and believed the pills were contraception pills. It got really immersive towards the last half an hour showcasing loyalty (charlottes death) and the psychopathic dude having a 1 on 1 with tate. Jamie foreman acting is top notch as always especially in that scene with the land rover showing he knows what he is doing.
The 80s track selection and the ambient tracks were on point.
I wish Carlton leach would turn up and show who is the real boss.
Lets start with the plot : Its turning into a jason bourne, the raid and the usual martial arts action film where the main character has to do what they need to do to get to their goal. I was weirded out by Billy the kid having an emotional breakdown whether his dad would accept him for trans like whats that got to do with what the story is mainly focusing on. The first half an hour was very indirect for me, I was confused to how a daylight armed robbery was executed by experienced criminals had any relation to a boxer struggling with his sexuality and then all of sudden Ken is spotted dead on a rollercoaster by a pensioner. Its a personification of cockney rhyming slang honestly. Then Pat goes john wick and enables plot armour mode somehow. If police had any brain cells they would have caught him but unfortunately its the same cop that arrested tony tucker and craig rolfe and believed the pills were contraception pills. It got really immersive towards the last half an hour showcasing loyalty (charlottes death) and the psychopathic dude having a 1 on 1 with tate. Jamie foreman acting is top notch as always especially in that scene with the land rover showing he knows what he is doing.
The 80s track selection and the ambient tracks were on point.
I wish Carlton leach would turn up and show who is the real boss.
Tedious, forgettable and hard to follow
Groverdox9 January 2024
So here's yet another Rise of the Footsoldier movie, and again with archetypal Cockney tough guy, Craig Fairbrass, who played a minor role in the classic first flick.
Here's what the producers don't seem to understand: the first Footsoldier movie was successful not only because of the violence and constant use of the c-word, but also because the movie had a strong sense of character and story. You knew who it was about and what it was about. You could follow it from scene to scene, knowing what was going on.
With all these sequels, it feels like a melange of scenes that weren't good enough to go in the first movie. There's barely any throughline to the story. All I got was Fairbrass asking everybody if they'd seen somebody called Billy.
Why is it so hard to make a movie with a discernible plot and characters?
Here's what the producers don't seem to understand: the first Footsoldier movie was successful not only because of the violence and constant use of the c-word, but also because the movie had a strong sense of character and story. You knew who it was about and what it was about. You could follow it from scene to scene, knowing what was going on.
With all these sequels, it feels like a melange of scenes that weren't good enough to go in the first movie. There's barely any throughline to the story. All I got was Fairbrass asking everybody if they'd seen somebody called Billy.
Why is it so hard to make a movie with a discernible plot and characters?
This was a good solo film but/ and the worst film in the footsoldier franchise.
rangeroverlguy3 November 2023
Disappointing, great action thriller on its own but doesn't fit into the footsoldier franchise.
Where's Tony and Craig!? The banter makes the films, (apart from number 2 which was great explaining the aftermath of the real event.)
It needed Terry Stone.(Tony Tucker Actor)
Won't be worth watching the next one if he's not there. Fiction or reality needed the famous duo!
£15.99, I should ask Sky for a refund, should of waited for pirat***b@ay "sharing website" copy.
I don't often leave reviews on films but this was an exception, the actors were great, story line was....ok..... but why kill the guy off? I didn't make sense to me. Then Pat asking for help from the backstabber, would of been a great opportunity to get the boys back in the film (Tony and Craig)
Not good guys, won't be watching again
Sorry.
Where's Tony and Craig!? The banter makes the films, (apart from number 2 which was great explaining the aftermath of the real event.)
It needed Terry Stone.(Tony Tucker Actor)
Won't be worth watching the next one if he's not there. Fiction or reality needed the famous duo!
£15.99, I should ask Sky for a refund, should of waited for pirat***b@ay "sharing website" copy.
I don't often leave reviews on films but this was an exception, the actors were great, story line was....ok..... but why kill the guy off? I didn't make sense to me. Then Pat asking for help from the backstabber, would of been a great opportunity to get the boys back in the film (Tony and Craig)
Not good guys, won't be watching again
Sorry.
The most professional quality one they've done.
chris_rowe-881-16882018 September 2023
I think a lot of these films don't look high quality, the camera work, locations, but to me that added to the charm of them, I love all of these films, the genres mixed up a bit but I think comparing this with an early film, the improvement is massive.
The acting won't win Oscars but again it was noticeably better than in other films, there weren't any people that you smirk at , there were even some younger ones who really have potential which is nice.
They surprised me, they even managed to get 1 section of woke nonsense into the show, it was a bit strange and hard to believe but I think most things have to force things these days. It wasn't too bad but didn't feel like it was anything but woke pleasing.
Overall story was great, acting was great, time flew by, the action was fun. The sound effects especially with Pats punches were excellent. Good range of cast and a satisfying ending/ follow on to the next one. Didn't feel forced or cash grabbing, was a sensible progression that made you excited for the next.
It was weird watching Craig back as Tate after seeing him in One Piece which he was excellent in.
The only reason it's 9 and not 10 was it was a bit too predictable but I don't know if it would be if you weren't as into these films as I am.
The acting won't win Oscars but again it was noticeably better than in other films, there weren't any people that you smirk at , there were even some younger ones who really have potential which is nice.
They surprised me, they even managed to get 1 section of woke nonsense into the show, it was a bit strange and hard to believe but I think most things have to force things these days. It wasn't too bad but didn't feel like it was anything but woke pleasing.
Overall story was great, acting was great, time flew by, the action was fun. The sound effects especially with Pats punches were excellent. Good range of cast and a satisfying ending/ follow on to the next one. Didn't feel forced or cash grabbing, was a sensible progression that made you excited for the next.
It was weird watching Craig back as Tate after seeing him in One Piece which he was excellent in.
The only reason it's 9 and not 10 was it was a bit too predictable but I don't know if it would be if you weren't as into these films as I am.
Plot holes and needless stupidity mar this joke of a film
keereekee4 December 2023
I was not surprised that the directing and scripting were bad to the point of childish. The budget just couldn't support better talent. Fairbrass is passable as an actor, as he always is, but the rest a pretty low on the food chain. I was able to set that aside because it was predictably poor but I was only out for half way watchable action film. However, what began to bother me was the mind numbing, just idiotically STUPID plot holes and implausible script!
Fairbrass who is clearly presented as a very street wise, East end bad ass would stumble around making the most moronic, unbelievably, stupid errors.
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In one case, Fairbrass chances on a man counting money with bags of cocaine in the back room of a club. First of all, there is NO WAY that dude would have been counting all that loot in a room, with an open, unlocked door. A room that was accessible to any drunk patron wandering around looking for the bathroom. Fairbrass decides to take a detour and steal the loot, despite the fact that he's in the HQ of a very dangerous gang that had brutally murdered his mate. After a scuffle, he knocks the guy out and then without a care for getting jumped begins to rather laboriously pack a bag with the coke and the money. Misses the knocked out man, feet away, noisily and groggily getting up, grabbing a gun and training it on him. Manages to execute the man with both barrels of the shottie (very loud). Leaves with the bag and encounters another henchman in the hall, previously KO'd and while interrogating him Fairbrass gets surprised AGAIN! Knife to the throat but of course manages to knife guy first. He then proceeds to the office of the gang boss. Charges in without a care for the possibility of likely body guards in this room and gets ambushed AGAIN! So, I'll spare you the details but this theme of a seasoned, street wise gangster, Fairbrass, stumbling from one idiotic encounter to the next is just pitifully lazy and ignorant.
Later, he is chasing an arch-enemy who is badly wounded. This loser is largely responsible for betraying his mate and getting him horribly butchered but does Fairbrass EVER break into even a jog to catch this creep? NO!! He just strides along with the guy limping along, in plain sight and easily reachable had he just picked the pace up a tad!? The creep gets away as he's able to jump on a bus! LMAO So needlessly implausibly STUPID!
Anyway, this is the tone of the film respective to writing and the repeated trespass on credible narrative that I can't forgive.
1 out of 5 stars.
Fairbrass who is clearly presented as a very street wise, East end bad ass would stumble around making the most moronic, unbelievably, stupid errors.
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In one case, Fairbrass chances on a man counting money with bags of cocaine in the back room of a club. First of all, there is NO WAY that dude would have been counting all that loot in a room, with an open, unlocked door. A room that was accessible to any drunk patron wandering around looking for the bathroom. Fairbrass decides to take a detour and steal the loot, despite the fact that he's in the HQ of a very dangerous gang that had brutally murdered his mate. After a scuffle, he knocks the guy out and then without a care for getting jumped begins to rather laboriously pack a bag with the coke and the money. Misses the knocked out man, feet away, noisily and groggily getting up, grabbing a gun and training it on him. Manages to execute the man with both barrels of the shottie (very loud). Leaves with the bag and encounters another henchman in the hall, previously KO'd and while interrogating him Fairbrass gets surprised AGAIN! Knife to the throat but of course manages to knife guy first. He then proceeds to the office of the gang boss. Charges in without a care for the possibility of likely body guards in this room and gets ambushed AGAIN! So, I'll spare you the details but this theme of a seasoned, street wise gangster, Fairbrass, stumbling from one idiotic encounter to the next is just pitifully lazy and ignorant.
Later, he is chasing an arch-enemy who is badly wounded. This loser is largely responsible for betraying his mate and getting him horribly butchered but does Fairbrass EVER break into even a jog to catch this creep? NO!! He just strides along with the guy limping along, in plain sight and easily reachable had he just picked the pace up a tad!? The creep gets away as he's able to jump on a bus! LMAO So needlessly implausibly STUPID!
Anyway, this is the tone of the film respective to writing and the repeated trespass on credible narrative that I can't forgive.
1 out of 5 stars.
Avengement--this is NOT.
Otte13 May 2024
I will admit, I am a sucker for revenge films. Recent good ones have been Sisu and Avengement. Considering this had a main character from Avengement, I thought I would give it a chance. Wrong.
It had revenge & violence. What it did not have was a conhesive storyline, good dialogue(not sure if there was dailogue, every one was saying dumb one liners), editing poorly, did not know who was who until 2/3 through the movie, ex machina everywhere in a big city like London, dumbest crimininals(one criminal actually stabbed overhead like a cartoon), dumb cops and all together bad decisions. Be everyone. To top it off, loud music is playing through most of the movie to obviously distract us from the trainwreck.
Do your self a favor, go watch Avengement again.
It had revenge & violence. What it did not have was a conhesive storyline, good dialogue(not sure if there was dailogue, every one was saying dumb one liners), editing poorly, did not know who was who until 2/3 through the movie, ex machina everywhere in a big city like London, dumbest crimininals(one criminal actually stabbed overhead like a cartoon), dumb cops and all together bad decisions. Be everyone. To top it off, loud music is playing through most of the movie to obviously distract us from the trainwreck.
Do your self a favor, go watch Avengement again.
not up to scratch
SteveSchlonger1 March 2024
I enjoyed the other films in the series, but strangely this is not cutting it. Hackneyed villains and clunky dialogue make this one too slow and formulaic. Soho is cool and the chases are good yet it seems rushed to me. Loads of blood and action and 90s tunes and all the usual suspects appear so you wont be disappointed, especially as Southend and Essex appears quite frequently. There's a few kingpins to get involved and Pat Tate certainly does his thing in his own inimitable style. He doesn't say 'wrapped round ya' tho which is odd.
But for me it was a lite version of the usual. Like a shandy compared to a pint of Stella.
But for me it was a lite version of the usual. Like a shandy compared to a pint of Stella.
A muted Pat Tate
abudden-5852228 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
A change of tone from the others with Tate seemingly more thoughtful and even empathetic at times. It's not why I watch ROTFS. A slower pace, slower dialogue and yes, there is violence but the whole film just seemed a little muted. Set in the early 90s, I also didn't understand some of the references to Tate as being past it ("the old boys club is tomorrow" etc). In all, OK - its not a bad film but I prefer the brooding menacing psychopath Tate of previous films. Looks like it is set up for a sequel but I think the series is running out of steam. The rental was reduced by 75% when I streamed this and glad I didn't pay full price for it.
RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: VENGEANCE A Cinematic Masterpiece
hgliming18 September 2023
So here we are the 6th instalment in the RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER franchise and I have to say this is definitely one of the most strongest entries into the franchise yet.
Once again NICK NEVERN returns to the Directors Chair to bring the script written by JASON MAZA & ANDREW LOVEDAY to life (and believe me they done an amazing job with this script) after the cinematic success of his last Footsoldier Film (RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS) there can be no doubt the films work all the time he's in the chair the cinematic touch Nick bring to these films is absolute gold.
The cast of this film have really done an incredible job and the efforts put in to make this another quality masterpiece have definitely paid off with new additions like Anthony Skordi, Ben Wilson, ARRDEE, TARA FITZGERALD & Sadie Frost as well as returning cast Jamie Foreman, Josh Myers, Emily Wyatt, GEORGE RUSSO, Kirsty J Curtis & Tom Pedley Every member of cast & crew have done an outstanding job.
There are some other surprise returning cast members but SEE THE FILM TO FIND OUT
The soundtrack to this film is insane once again like with the other films in the franchise we have bangers from FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, ROXETTE, SOFT CELL & A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS
AND NOW ONTO THE LEADING LEGEND HIMSELF
CRAIG FAIRBRASS once again gives a 110% performance as Pat Tate and is certainly an actor made for the big screen we need to see more of this actor grace the cinema screens and also more of this genre of film, but anyway exploring a slightly softer side to the character of Pat Tate actually starts to make the character more likeable some fans will like it some won't but me personally put CRAIG FAIRBRASS in any film then you know it's gonna be an absolute banger.
So to conclude should you go and see RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: VENGEANCE Yes, Yes & Yes again BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILMS need all the support they can get right now and trust me when I say this is by far the best film in the franchise yet, don't think about it BOOK YOUR CINEMA TICKETS, STREAM IT WHEN ITS AVAILABLE & GET HOLD OF THE DVD/BLU-RAY when it's out you gonna wanna keep watching this one on repeat and I hope it wins plenty of awards too, once again well done to all involved.
Once again NICK NEVERN returns to the Directors Chair to bring the script written by JASON MAZA & ANDREW LOVEDAY to life (and believe me they done an amazing job with this script) after the cinematic success of his last Footsoldier Film (RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS) there can be no doubt the films work all the time he's in the chair the cinematic touch Nick bring to these films is absolute gold.
The cast of this film have really done an incredible job and the efforts put in to make this another quality masterpiece have definitely paid off with new additions like Anthony Skordi, Ben Wilson, ARRDEE, TARA FITZGERALD & Sadie Frost as well as returning cast Jamie Foreman, Josh Myers, Emily Wyatt, GEORGE RUSSO, Kirsty J Curtis & Tom Pedley Every member of cast & crew have done an outstanding job.
There are some other surprise returning cast members but SEE THE FILM TO FIND OUT
The soundtrack to this film is insane once again like with the other films in the franchise we have bangers from FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, ROXETTE, SOFT CELL & A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS
AND NOW ONTO THE LEADING LEGEND HIMSELF
CRAIG FAIRBRASS once again gives a 110% performance as Pat Tate and is certainly an actor made for the big screen we need to see more of this actor grace the cinema screens and also more of this genre of film, but anyway exploring a slightly softer side to the character of Pat Tate actually starts to make the character more likeable some fans will like it some won't but me personally put CRAIG FAIRBRASS in any film then you know it's gonna be an absolute banger.
So to conclude should you go and see RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: VENGEANCE Yes, Yes & Yes again BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILMS need all the support they can get right now and trust me when I say this is by far the best film in the franchise yet, don't think about it BOOK YOUR CINEMA TICKETS, STREAM IT WHEN ITS AVAILABLE & GET HOLD OF THE DVD/BLU-RAY when it's out you gonna wanna keep watching this one on repeat and I hope it wins plenty of awards too, once again well done to all involved.
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