Streaming Sleepers: In VILLAIN, A Redemptive Anti-Heroic Character Study Of Evil Men
Directed by Philip Barantini and released in 2020 from Saban Films.
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OBSESSIVE DEVELOPMENT – Movie Review of “MUSCLE”
‘MUSCLE’ tells the story of Simon Barrett (Cavan Clerkin), an unsuccessful telemarketer (calling himself a Promotional manager) who we become acquainted to, through witnessing his incompetence in sales. He is rather meek and lowly, clearly unsatisfied with his job and in an unhappy relationship with his wife, Sarah (Polly Maberly). Although there are snippets of affection between the two, it is evident that their marriage is falling apart. Simon, for all intents and purposes, is in somewhat of a mid-life crisis, and as he aimlessly wanders he finds a gym called ‘Atlantis’ which piques his interest. The gym becomes a place where he finds some solace from his unhappy existence, but no sooner than a few sessions in, he is introduced to the boorish and aggressive Terry (Craig Fairbrass). Terry immediately chastises Simon, yet also offers to train him all within the initial confronting introduction; and though initially hesitant, Simon […]
MUSCLE: Get A Little Too Personal With The New Craig Fairbass Thriller This Winter From Dazzler
If you’re in the UK and you’re up for another solid Craig Fairbass thrill after Villain, his latest psychological stunner, Muscle, and Dazzler Media is ponying up with a select theatrical and on-demand release from December 4. The film will then head to Digital beginning next year on January 18, followed by a Blu-Ray and DVD release on February 1. From acclaimed writer-director Gerard Johnson (Hyena, Tony) comes a psychological thriller that’s dripping in sweat, tears and testosterone… Muscle is the story of Simon (Cavan Clerkin, The Last Kingdom, The Capture) an unhappy, unambitious office worker whose life is gradually taken over by Terry (Craig Fairbrass, Villain, Rise of the Footsoldier) his new, hands-on personal trainer who reveals himself to be more committed, and more dangerous, than Simon could have ever imagined. Simon isn’t living the life he wants. He’s tired of his dead-end job at a call centre – […]
VILLAIN Review: A Redemptive Anti-Heroic Character Study Of Evil Men
It’s not everyday a man wakes up having to live his life looking over his shoulder. For ex-convict Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbass), it’s been a daily practice since childhood. Such is the grim setup as actor-cum-filmmaker Phillip Barantini’s new film, Villain, comes host to a dark, gritty gangster tale with fair loads of violence and gore, underscored by more than its urban crime bearings. To know a film like Villain is to understand the human psyche and what fuel’s a person’s addictive nature. Some are keen on food, sex, drugs and alcohol, etc. Others are in it for the thrill of a thing. The excitement. The danger. Sometimes, one or more of these become a package deal of sorts, and this was especially the case for Eddie having just done a ten year stretch and reunited with brother Sean (George Russo). Eddie’s a lot wiser with age though, and he’s […]
Craig Fairbass’s VILLAIN Unleashed In The Official U.S. Trailer
Phillip Barantini’s directorial debut, Villain, was acquired by Saban Films for its U.S. release at some point and now we have an official trailer, and a date now set for digital and VOD beginning May 22. After being released from prison, ex-con Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) wants nothing more than to start a new life. However, his dreams of normalcy are tested when he learns of his brother’s dangerous debt to a menacing drug lord. To protect his family, Eddie is forced to go back to his former life of crime and learns that stepping back into this world can have devastating consequences in this action-packed thriller. Rounding out the cast are George Russo, Izuka Hoyle, Mark Monero, Tomi May, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Taz Skylar, Nicholas Aaron, Michael John Treanor, Marcus Onilude, Robert Glenister.
VILLAIN: Craig Fairbass Hits The Ground Running In The Official Trailer
Phillip Barantini’s directorial debut, Villain, was acquired by Vertigo Releasing back in November. The official trailer went live recently and a date is now set for February 28. After 10 years, Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) is out of prison and trying to stay on the straight and narrow, but his drug-mule brother Sean (George Russo) has other ideas. Rival gangster brothers Roy and Johnny Garret (Robert Glenister and Tomi May) are demanding Sean repay his debt to them, causing Eddie to get tangled in the crossfire, ending up using his life savings and calling in favours with mobster friends to try and help. Following a dramatic coup at the family pub, events spiral out of control in the ultimate fight for survival. With a powerful performance from Fairbrass, VILLAIN is a gritty British thriller which depicts a dark, criminal underworld. The aforementioned Fairbass is also tapped to appear in Signature’s […]
AVENGEMENT Review: Johnson’s Latest Delivers A Cathartic, Bone-Crushing Siege Drama You Can Drink To
Not too long since the release of Triple Threat, it now comes down to a matter of days as fans of action movie favorite, Scott Adkins await the release of his newest Jesse V. Johnson follow-up, Avengement. Far from anything pedestrian, the film is consistent with the continued pattern of work from Johnson whose directing career has proliferated favorably in the last few years with Adkins in his stewardship. Avengement is also something special, in a sense, kind of indicative of what Johnson has been trying to crank out in terms of what stories and roles could best flesh out more of Adkins as an actor past the fan-favored Boyka persona that largely crowns his career these days. Much ado was the fallout chatter from early test screenings of Avengement a few months back; It was talk that spotlit this latest outing from Johnson as the quintessential Adkins showcase for […]
AVENGEMENT: Scott Adkins Comes Home For A Pint And Some Payback This Summer In The UK
Filmmaker Jesse V. Johnson’s Avengement is well on the way and the gospel going around is that’s pretty much gonna be a blast. Samuel Goldwyn is poised for a North American theatrical and VoD release on May 24 while the good folks at UK distro banner, Dazzler, have already begun their campaign with a trailer rollout via Twitter about a week ago. The push continued on Tuesday with an official announcement of its June 17 release on digital download and on Blu-Ray and DVD beginning July 1. British action star Scott Adkins, after causing a world of calamity going toe-to-toe with an all-star line-up in Johnson’s Triple Threat, plays a down on his luck boxer out of prison on furlough, and a score to settle with the people who put him there, effectively turning him into a hardened, cold-blooded killer. Also starring are Craig Fairbrass from Rise Of The Footsoldier, […]
UK Cinemas Set To BREAKDOWN On January 15
Following its acquisition late last year by Soda Pictures, first-time director Jonnie Malachi grisled new action thriller, Breakdown, will hit UK screens on January 15 before a DVD and digital HD release the following Monday. There’s a trailer available with not much else to add except if you’re a fan of Craig Fairbrass after thrillers like London Heist and Rise Of The Footsoldier 1 & 2, then Malachi’s latest ought to serve you well on that end. SYNOPSIS: Loving father. Faithful husband. Professional contract killer. Haunted by visions of his violent past, professional hitman Alfie (Craig Fairbrass), spirals out of control. His work compromised as he reaches breaking point, Alfie is forced to defend his family from his ruthless employers. After stand out performances in the hugely successful Rise of the Footsoldier and The Outsider opposite James Caan, Craig Fairbrass has now firmly cemented his position as a leading actor. […]
Craig Fairbass Fights To Rescue His Daughter In The New Trailer For THE OUTSIDER
The latest trailer has made its public debut for director and co-writer Brian A. Miller’s upcoming action thriller, The Outsider. The film sets rising action hero, lead actor and co-writter Craig Fairbrass (Vikingdom) in a story of a British soldier who heads to Los Angeles on a personal mission to find his missing daughter. The film also kicks off a new slate of producing and starring credits for Fairbass who recently signed a multi-picture deal with Stealth Media Group’s Adrenaline label, so it’s pretty fair to say 2014 may be a fun year to forward to. The trailer looks great with Fairbass alongside actors Jason Patric and James Caan, as it definitely looks promising for anyone who can always use a good film to enjoy, and as such, that day comes February 7, 2014 on VoD and in U.S. theaters. The Outsider also stars Shannon Elizabeth, Melissa Ordway, Johnny Messner, […]
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