Film Review – Measure of Revenge

“Measure of Revenge” is a B-movie that desperately doesn’t want to be classified as such. Director Peyfa strives to make a picture about vengeance that plays more emotionally, exploring a mother’s sorrow when her troubled son is murdered, leaving her to deal with the demands of justice when the police back away. It’s a classic set-up for a vigilante thriller, with the plot already explored in dozens of similar endeavors, but Peyfa doesn’t take the hint. He’s making his helming debut with the effort, and labors to mute the exploitation potential of the film, which turns out to be a big mistake, as there’s little else to “Measure of Revenge” that commands attention. There’s New York City theater scene love and some soggy dramatics, but those gearing up to watch star Melissa Leo slip into Liam Neeson mode are going to be disappointed with the feature, which doesn’t pack much of a punch. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com