Film Review – Welcome to the Punch

“Welcome to the Punch” is a steely, stylish picture, yet it lacks much
of its titular promise. Weirdly abrupt and largely inconsequential, the
feature is only good for a few decent shoot-outs and chase sequences,
where writer/director Eran Creevy shows potential with visceral
elements. However, consistency of storytelling eludes him, with “Welcome
to the Punch” prone to meandering with complex character associations,
almost showing disinterest in itself. Thankfully, a cast of solid U.K.
actors pick up the slack, bringing intensity and behavioral nuance to an
otherwise airy actioner that feels severely pared down from its
original intent.
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