Cast Member: Louis Mandylor

Adkins and Johnson go full force here and while it may not be to everyone’s taste, ‘Avengement’ is another hit for the duo and showcase for the unprecedented talents of Scott Adkins.

There’s very little action on offer and Seagal is just a secondary character in a movie in which his name and face are plastered all over the packaging.

This is pulp noir action done right, the banter as sharp as the flying fists and Johnson wisely builds on the first film adding depth to French and Sue as their bond deepens.

Those expecting a one-woman killing machine type flick may be disappointed as this is much more a character piece and darkly told tale that pulls no punches.

A refreshing reminder of how action films used to be made where brains, brawn and banter all play a part in shaping a satisfying story.