Payback — 5

In an era where action movies are often bloated with CGI explosions and quippy one-liners, there is something refreshingly primal about the Payback franchise. With the release of , the series proves that it has no intention of slowing down or cleaning up its act.

If you are looking for a lean, mean, and bone-crunching revenge thriller, here is why Payback 5 deserves a spot on your weekend watchlist. The film picks up with the stoic vigilante Frank (Michael Copon). After the events of Payback 4 , Frank tried to walk away from the life—but as the title suggests, the past doesn't forgive.

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When a former military contractor orchestrates a hit on Frank’s last remaining connection to a normal life, our hero doesn't call the cops. He doesn't lawyer up. He sharpens his blade, restocks his ammunition, and hits the rainy, neon-lit streets of Los Angeles.

Turn your brain off, turn the volume up, and enjoy the carnage. In an era where action movies are often

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Fans of Death Wish , The Punisher , and John Wick fans who want a less poetic, more mean-spirited protagonist. The film picks up with the stoic vigilante

You require deep character arcs or dislike seeing stuntmen actually getting hurt (safely, of course). Final Thoughts Payback 5 understands its assignment. It is a throwback to the video store era where the cover art promised violence, and the movie delivered it in spades. Michael Copon continues to be one of the hardest working men in indie action.