This is a thrilling action film orbiting the chase between a criminal and a detective. A sinned man, Stern Wood is forced to come back London when his son is involved in a theft. This helps detective Max Lewinsky have a chance to capture him after years of unsuccessful pursuit. The moment they face each other is also the time they discover the deeper conspiracy. They start to work together to expose the conspiracy the high class level.
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.
Part of the pleasure of watching a movie like "Welcome to the Punch" is peeling away the multiple layers of inspiration, isolating the allusions and figuring out if they're what works or whether the movie earns a little credit.
Fan The Fire
June 12, 2013
Welcome To The Punch should feel a little grander, like it's on a bigger scale to match the wide-ranging plot.