Recoil
Recoil (2011) is a Canadian-American action film directed by Terry Miles, featuring Steve Austin as Ryan Varrett, a former police officer turned vigilante. The film delves into themes of revenge and justice, drawing inspiration from classic revenge sagas.
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In 2009, Ryan Varrett's wife and son are brutally murdered by a gang in Dallas, Texas. Ryan survives the attack, killing three of the assailants, but the rest remain at large. Disillusioned with the justice system, he resigns from the police force and embarks on a mission to track down and eliminate those responsible for his family's death.
His quest leads him to the small town of Hope, Washington, where he discovers that the town is under the control of a biker gang known as the Circle, led by Drayke Salgado (Danny Trejo). Ryan learns that Drayke's brother, Rex, was involved in the attack on his family. After killing Rex, Ryan becomes the target of Drayke's gang, resulting in a violent confrontation that escalates throughout the town.
As Ryan uncovers deeper layers of corruption and betrayal, he forms an alliance with Darcy (Serinda Swan), a local hotel owner, and Deputy Hedge (Adam Greydon Reid), who opposes Drayke's influence. The film culminates in a final showdown between Ryan and Drayke, with unexpected twists that challenge Ryan's pursuit of vengeance.
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Recoil received mixed reviews. Critics noted its straightforward action sequences and familiar revenge narrative. The film holds a 5.2/10 rating on IMDb . Audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are also varied, with some praising the performances of Austin and Trejo, while others criticized the film's predictability and pacing .
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Recoil is available for streaming and purchase on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, and Pluto TV . It offers a gritty, action-packed experience for fans of vigilante justice narratives.
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Out of Sight (1998)
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The Brave One (2007)
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Death Wish (2018)
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