Review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) by Marc B — 01 Aug 2013

Tense action scenes and gorgeous cinematography are let down by a predictable plot.

This review of Welcome to the Punch (2013) was written by Marc B on 01 Aug 2013.

Welcome to the Punch has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Peter P (1,726) on 22 Apr 2014

Welcome To The Punch comes across as a really good tv show with an incredible cast of talented actors…

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By Jamie J (291) on 16 Jun 2014

Solid, entertaining and perhaps slightly unremarkable it may be, but Welcome To The Punch is never anything less than an adrenaline fuelled…

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By Joe G (740) on 23 May 2014

If there's one thing the British can do, it's make boring films with dull characters. It's a shame really, as I do like James McAvoy. Such a let down…

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By Felicia L (58) on 27 May 2014

Strong's performance as always is intense and powerful and McAvoy's vengeful energy create an engrossing atmosphere that keeps you on the edge…

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By Gareth D (604) on 09 Oct 2014

Fun enough, rather cliched, overacted and obvious - but a fun little romp with a couple of nice action sequences…

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James McAvoy and Mark Strong both steal the show in this heavily action-packed police drama, but unfortunately, Welcome to the Punch is neither…

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By Duncan N (7) on 22 Jun 2015

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By Jake A (1,026) on 24 May 2015

Bit OTT but great London film work as a stellar UK cast make this a cut above the average crime flick - 2nd watching I have bumped it up a…

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