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| director = Terry Miles |
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| director = Terry Miles |
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| producer = [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]]<BR>[[Jack Nasser]]<BR>Jack Heller |
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| producer = Jack Nasser |
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| writer = John Sullivan |
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| writer = John Sullivan |
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| starring = [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]]<BR>[[Serinda Swan]]<BR>[[Danny Trejo]] |
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| music = Kevin Belen |
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* [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]] |
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* [[Danny Trejo]] |
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* [[Serinda Swan]] |
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* [[Keith Jardine]] |
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* [[Lochlyn Munro]] |
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| music = Kevin Belen |
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| cinematography = Bruce Chun |
| cinematography = Bruce Chun |
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* Trevor Mirosh |
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| released = {{Film date|2012|3|6}} |
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* Gordon Rempel |
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| country = Canada |
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| language = English |
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'''''Recoil''''' is a 2012 Canadian [[direct-to-video]] [[action film]] starring [["Stone Cold" Steve Austin]] and [[Danny Trejo]], directed by Terry Miles and written by John Sullivan. this movie is about A cop turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers - and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system. |
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| runtime = 94 minutes |
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| country = Canada<ref name="dnb"/><br>United States<ref name="dlh"/> |
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| language = English |
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| gross = $125,912<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2169996545/weekend/ | title=Recoil }}</ref> |
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'''''Recoil''''' is a 2011 [[Canada|Canadian]]-[[U.S.A.|American]]<ref name="dnb">{{cite web | url =https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.nasser_group_north.90b75237b384c2a8962ae11bae8d6579.html | title =Nasser Group North |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> | website =dnb.com | publisher=Dun & Bradstreet | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="dlh">{{cite web | url =https://deadline.com/2014/11/caliber-media-closes-la-office-management-bone-tomahawk-1201273576/ | title =Caliber Media Shutters LA Office & Management Biz to Focus on Production | last1 =Yamato | first1 =Jen | date =4 November 2014 | website =[[Deadline Hollywood]] | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> [[action film]] directed by Terry Miles and starring [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]], [[Danny Trejo]], [[Serinda Swan]] and [[Keith Jardine]]. It premiered in the [[United States]] on 6 March 2012.<ref name="br">{{cite web | url =https://www.blu-ray.com/Recoil/98610/#Releases | title =Recoil: Releases |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> | website =blu-ray.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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The story concerns a [[fugitive]] [[vigilante]] who roams the [[Northwestern United States]], hunting down the people responsible for the murder of his family, while running away from the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]]'s investigation into his killings. He finds out that his latest victim was the brother of a powerful [[gunrunner]] whose [[biker gang]] controls the area, and who in turn wants revenge.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://variety.com/2011/film/news/austin-trejo-jump-to-recoil-1118035886/ | title =Austin, Trejo jump to 'Recoil' | last =McNary | first =Brad | date =26 April 2011 | website =variety.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/danny-trejo-a-mean-chicano-dude-with-tattoos/ | title =Danny Trejo: 'A Mean Chicano Dude With Tattoos' | last =Tuthill | first =Matt | website =mensjournal.com | date =23 April 2018 | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
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Ryan Varrett (Steve Austin), is an ex-cop determined to avenge the murder of his family. In 2009, when Ryan was a cop in [[Dallas, Texas]], his wife Constance Marie Varrett (Rebecca Robbins) and 9-year-old son Matt Ryan Varrett (Connor Stanhope) were viciously killed by a gang. Ryan survived the assault and killed three of the gang. |
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However, Ryan quits the Dallas police and hits the road to find everyone else responsible for the deaths of his loved ones. Special Agent Frank Sutton (Lochlyn Munro) of the FBI's Seattle office is investigating the deaths of criminals. |
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Ryan Varrett travels to the town Hope. First he comes across Dale James Burrows hunting in the woods. He tells Burrows to remember Mary Anne DaRosa before he dies, before tossing him down the cliff, killing him. In a flashback Varrett is ambushed by thugs in clown masks who kill his family. When he arrives at Hope he meets Kirby and buys a gun before going to the motel where he meets Darcy. He comes across Prospect who is pointing a gun at a stray dog, but is intercepted by Varrett. After being knocked to the ground Prospect is saved by Salgado and his men, who all walk away. Later Rex, Drayke's brother goes to the Motel and attacks Darcy, before Varrett comes and throws Rex against a wall, knocking him unconscious. Varrett then ties Rex to the bonnet of his car and sends the car hurtling into a building, killing Rex. Deputy Hedge and his father arrive at the scene. Drayke says it was no accident. Drayke then takes Kirby to the boat to find out what happened. Crab, a sergeant at arms puts a knife in Kirby's hand and closes it, injuring Kirby. Vans are eventually sent to deliver meth to Drayke. One brakes down on the highway and the driver calls for help. Varrett emerges from behind and frightens the driver away before opening the truck and identifying the contents. He then burns the truck. Drayke is informed and told that it was not the cops. Kirby eventually looks at Varrett's car, before Varrett arrives. Soon Crab arrives and engages in a fight with Varrett, before his fingers get broken. Crab leaves after being told to by Varrett. Later in the evening Drayke and his men apprehend Kirby again. The following day Kirby is killed and hung from a pick-up truck. Varrett and Darcy arrive at the scene and Darcy attempts to take Hedge's gun, but Varrett drives off. Varrett enters a bar and a fight ensues between Drayke's men. He subdues Crab and puts him in the boot of his car. He then stops outside Drayke's hideout, sets Crab on fire and drives off, leaving Crab to die. Drayke, enraged at Crab's death tells Prospect to kill everyone. Varrett later has a flashback again of his family's death, and at the cemetery where a detective assures him that those responsible for the killings will pay. Varrett, sat in his car enters a bar and kills several of Drayke's men. He then goes to the Motel to see Darcy. Three of Drayke's men arrive but Varrett and Darcy kill them. As they leave outside Varrett is knocked to the ground with a crowbar, while Prospect and the rest of Drayke's men take Darcy away. Varrett is later tied up at Drayke's office. Drayke admits that Rex is sick but he is family and that he should have watched over him. Darcy is then taken away. Drayke leaves and Prospect comes to deal with Varrett, hitting him while he is defenceless. Eventually Varrett breaks free of his ties and knocks Prospect to the ground. He stabs Prospect with a knife he was carrying before freeing Darcy and taking out the rest of Drayke's men. He finally comes across Drayke among a shipment of meth and guns. During the final battle Drayke and Varrett fight till Drayke is subdued. As Varrett walks away Drayke comes back, almost striking Varrett down with a machete but is shot dead by Hedge. Frank Sutton tells Varrett he understands that he only takes out bad guys, but is worried that eventually Darcy will get hurt. Varrett says goodbye to Darcy and drives off into the sunset. |
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After killing a rapist named Dale James Burrows (Roman Podhora), Ryan ends up in the small town of Hope, Washington, where a gas station owner named Kirby (Patrick Gilmore) directs Ryan to a tiny hotel run by a woman named Darcy (Serinda Swan). Ryan finds Rex Ray Salgado (Noel Gugliemi), a member of the gang that attacked Ryan's family. |
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It turns out that Hope is under the control of the Circle, a drug and arms dealing biker gang led by Rex's brother, Drayke Salgado (Danny Trejo), who is on the ATF's most wanted list. Sheriff Cole (Tom McBeath) is in Drayke's pocket, so Ryan has only himself and Darcy to depend on. |
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[[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]] - Ryan Varrett |
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Ryan kills Rex, Drayke declares war on Ryan, and the town of Hope becomes a battleground. It turns out that Drayke masterminded the shooting of Ryan's family members, and the families of other cops who years ago sent him to prison, where he was brutalized. Drayke got even with the prisoners who brutalized him, then got even with the cops who put him away. |
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[[Danny Trejo]] - Drake Salgado |
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After Kirby is killed by Crab (Keith Jardine), Drayke's right-hand man, Sutton arrives in town, and Cole tries to convince him that Rex's death was an accident. Cole thinks that by appeasing the bikers, he is protecting the town from more bloodshed. Ryan finds Crab and burns him to death. |
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[[Serinda Swan]] - Darcy |
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Since Cole is not much help, Sutton goes to Cole's son, Deputy Hedge (Adam Greydon Reid), who is not in Drayke's pocket. Hedge explains that a long-time ago, the Circle used to protect the town. That was before Drayke took over and started running guns. Rex provided Drayke with a recipe for [[methamphetamines|meth]], and Drayke and his gang started selling drugs too. |
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Keith Jardine - Crab |
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However, Drayke and his gang are arming themselves for all-out war against Ryan, and they don't care whom they have to kill. At night, Darcy hears bikers approaching her hotel. Ryan kills the three bikers. Outside, more bikers grab Darcy and beat Ryan up. |
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Lochlyn Munro - Agent Frank Sutton |
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On the next day, Ryan has been taken to Drayke, and some of his men bring Darcy into the room. Darcy is held tied up with tape on her mouth. They're on an abandoned ferry boat that Drayke uses as his headquarters. Drayke leaves his man Prospect (Tygh Runyan) to beat Ryan up. Ryan breaks free from his restraints and takes care of Prospect. Ryan overcomes Drayke's men, finds Darcy who is tied to a chair and gagged with tape. Deputy Hedge goes to his father's house and finds Cole has shot himself. With Sutton's help Hedge plans to go after Drayke. |
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[[Noel Gugliemi]] - Rex Salgado |
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Ryan remembers Drayke being present during the attack on his family. Until Ryan came to Hope, Drayke thought Ryan was dead. Ryan and Drayke start fighting. A shot kills Drayke. It was Sutton who fired the shot. Darcy decides that she's going to stay in Hope, and Sutton decides to not arrest Ryan. Hedge becomes the new sheriff. Ryan decides to leave town, but promises Darcy that he will send her a postcard to let her know where he is. |
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Adam Greydon Reid - Deputy Hedge |
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==Cast== |
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* [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]] as Ryan Varrett |
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* [[Serinda Swan]] as Darcy |
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* [[Danny Trejo]] as Drayke Salgado |
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* [[Keith Jardine]] as "Crab" |
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* [[Lochlyn Munro]] as FBI Agent Frank Sutton |
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* [[Noel Gugliemi]] as Rex "Highwayman" Salgado |
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* Adam Greydon Reid as Deputy Hedge |
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* Tom McBeath as Sheriff Cole |
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* Patrick Gilmore as Kirby |
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* Tygh Runyan as The Prospect |
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* Rebecca Robbins as Connie Varrett |
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* Connor Stanhope as Matt Varrett |
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* Roman Podhora as Dale Burrows |
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* Daniel Boileau as Frank |
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* Jase Anthony Griffith as Lou |
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* Robin Nielsen as FBI Agent Ray Davies |
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* J. Douglas Stewart as L.T. Carver |
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* [[Patrick Sabongui]] as "Jester" |
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==Production== |
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Following ''[[Tactical Force]]'', ''Recoil'' reunited Steve Austin with producers the Nasser brothers (who bankrolled a series of Austin vehicles between 2008 and 2012), [[Ultimate Fighting Championships|UFC]] fighter Keith Jardine and [[fight choreographer]]/[[second unit director]] Lauro Chartrand. [[Cinematographer]] Bruce Chun, [[film editor|editor]] Gordon Rempel and [[production designer]] Tony Devenyi also returned.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?roles=tt1458915,tt1839591 | title =Credited in Tactical Force (2011), Recoil (2011) | author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.--> | website =imdb.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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The film was shot around [[Fraser Valley]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. The cities of [[Abbotsford, British Columbia|Abbotsford]], [[Agassiz]], [[Burnaby]], [[Langley, British Columbia (city)|Langley]] and [[Maple Ridge, British Columbia|Maple Ridge]] were visited over the course of [[principal photography]], which wrapped up on 14 May 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/news/movie-explosion-rocks-agassiz/ | title =Movie explosion rocks Agassiz | last =Peters | first =Jessica | date =17 May 2011 | work =Agassiz-Harrison Observer | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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Director Terry Miles was a newcomer to the action genre, as his first two films were intimate [[dramatic comedy|dramatic comedies]]. The second, ''A Night for Dying Tigers'' with [[Jennifer Beals]] and [[Gil Bellows]], was accepted into the World Cinema selection of the [[2010 Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2010/09/08/questions_for_jennifer_beals.html | title =Questions for Jennifer Beals | last =Ouzounian | first =Richard | date =28 September 2010 | work =The Toronto Star | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> However, it was not profitable and Miles signed up for a more commercial picture in order to rekindle his career.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.bcbusiness.ca/vancouver-filmmakers-gun-for-viff-glory | title =Vancouver Filmmakers Gun for VIFF Glory | last =Barrett | first =Jessica | date =5 September 2011 | website =bcbusiness.ca | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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"Places" |
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COUNTRY WESTERN STAR (Band) |
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KELLY HAIGH (Artist) |
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Darling Music Records |
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This was Danny Trejo's second time doing a [[fight scene]] with a [[pro wrestler]] (after a [[deleted scene]] with [[Dallas Page]] for ''[[The Devil's Rejects]]''), and he found the process more exciting than with any traditionally trained actor, due to their experience working crowds in the ring.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.mashed.com/847562/danny-trejo-gives-the-scoop-on-tostitos-and-cinco-de-mayo-exclusive-interview | title =Danny Trejo Gives the Scoop on Tostitos and Cinco de Mayo - Exclusive Interview | last =Claeson | first =Hanna | website =mashed.com | date =29 April 2022 | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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"They're All Ugly" |
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COUNTRY WESTERN STAR (Band) |
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KELLY HAIGH (Artist) |
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Darling Music Records |
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==Reception== |
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"Born Again" |
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===Critical reception=== |
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ASHLEY PARK |
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''Recoil'' has received moderately positive reviews, with critics noting—to varying degrees of appreciation—its departure from the flashier style seen in many contemporary action films. |
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Darling Music Records |
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Luke Hickman of ''High Def Digest'' called its revenge storyline a throwback to a "not so awesome past".<ref>{{cite web | url =https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/6514/recoil.html | title =Recoil | last =Hickman | first =Luke | date =18 March 2012 | website =highdefdigest.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> Jeffrey Kauffman of ''blu-ray.com'' was unenthusiastic about the film's themes, but gave it some praise for its non-linear structure.<ref name="brcom">{{cite web | url =https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Recoil-Blu-ray/35217/#Review | title =Recoil Blu-ray Review | last =Kauffman | first =Jeffrey | date =10 March 2012 | website =blu-ray.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> Jason Rugaard of ''Movie Mavericks'' felt that "the story hangs together better than most in the genre".<ref name="mav">{{cite web | url =https://moviemavericks.com/2013/01/recoil-2011-review/ | title =Recoil (2011) – Review | last =Rugaard | first =Jason | date =12 January 2013 | website =moviemavericks.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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"The Great Divide" |
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ASHLEY PARK |
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Darling Music Records |
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David J. Moore, author of the book ''The Good, the Tough & the Deadly: Action Movies & Stars'', called it Austin's best film, pointing to John Sullivan's "surprisingly smart" script and Miles' "assured" direction.<ref name="top50">{{cite web | url =https://theactionelite.com/the-top-50-action-gems-of-the-decade-50-41/ | title =The Top 50 Action Gems of the Decade – 50-41 | author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->| date =10 January 2020 | website =the actionelite.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> R. Emmet Sweeney, a writer for ''[[Film Comment]]'' and ''[[Filmmaker (magazine)|Filmmaker]]'', concurred and praised Miles' "measured pacing and clear lines".<ref>{{cite web | url =https://r-emmetsweeney.com/2020/02/03/dtv-action-items-part-2-intro-to-stone-cold-steve-austin-studies/ | title =DTV Action Items Part 2: Intro to Stone Cold Steve Austin studies | last =Sweeney | first =R. Emmet | date =3 February 2020 | website =r-emmetsweeney.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> Kauffman disagreed, calling ''Recoil'' "competent" but devoid of truly exciting action scenes.<ref name="brcom"/> Chad Cruise of ''Bulletproof Action'' similarly found the film unspectacular yet easy to watch.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.bulletproofaction.com/2019/07/02/bullet-points-recoil-2011/ | title =Bullet Points: Recoil (2011) | last =Cruise | first =Chad | date =2 July 2019 | website =bulletproofaction.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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"Wet Velvet" |
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Stampede Queen |
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Zack Daniels, KK Bosch, Richie Lee Derksen & Vic Vegas |
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Genre film critic Vern enjoyed Austin's performance, elements of which harkened back to his classic "Stone Cold" persona.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://outlawvern.com/2012/03/06/recoil/ | title =Recoil |author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.--> | date =6 March 2012 | website =outlawvern.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> Matt Paprocki of ''doblu.com'' countered that Austin's character arc was "aimless and dry".<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.doblu.com/2012/02/15/recoil-2011-review/ | title =Recoil (2011) Review | last =Paprocki | first =Matt | date =15 February 2012 | website =doblu.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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"Sunshine Annie" |
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Several reviewers pointed to the villains' lack of charisma, with Rugaard writing that Danny Trejo (who was 67 at the time of filming) appeared too old for some of the physical confrontations his character engages in.<ref name="mav"/> |
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Stampede Queen |
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Zack Daniels, KK Bosch, Richie Lee Derksen & Vic Vegas |
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===Accolades=== |
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"The Bitch is Back" |
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In a survey of seventeen genre pundits jointly organized by five action film websites in 2020, ''Recoil'' was ranked 46th of the "Top 50 Action Gems of the 2010–2019 Decade".<ref name="top50"/> In 2012, the film received a [[Leo Awards|Leo Award]] for Best Stunt Coordination (Feature Film) from the [[Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia]].<ref>{{cite web | url =https://stuntscanada.com/2012/05/29/2012-loe-awards/ | title =2012 Leo Awards |author=Andrew | date =29 May 2012 | website =stuntscanada.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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Stampede Queen |
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|Lauro Chartrand<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.leoawards.com/past_winners/pdf/2012.pdf | title =2012 Leo Awards Nominees & Winners |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> | date =26 May 2012 | website = | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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==Release== |
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"In it for the Money" |
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Like ''Tactical Force'', ''Recoil'' received a [[theatrical release]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]], opening on 12 April 2014 and ranking fifth at the national [[box office]].<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl2169996545/weekend/ | title =Recoil |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> | website =boxofficemojo.com | access-date =6 September 2022}}</ref> |
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Stampede Queen |
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Zack Daniels, KK Bosch, Richie Lee Derksen & Vic Vegas |
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In the United States, the film was released on [[home video]] by [[Vivendi Entertainment]] on 6 March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/movies/recoil-127390|title=Recoil|work=[[IGN]]|accessdate=December 6, 2015}}</ref> [[Entertainment One]] released it on 13 March 2012 in [[Canada]], and on 16 April 2012 in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heyuguys.com/win-recoil-on-dvd/|title=Win Recoil on DVD|author=<!-- Staff -->|work=HeyUGuys.com|date=April 16, 2012|accessdate=December 6, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Illegal downloading== |
==Illegal downloading== |
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In 2012, a Canadian judge ruled in favour of Recoil's production company, NGN Prima Production, and ordered |
In 2012, a Canadian [[judge]] ruled in favour of Recoil's [[production company]], NGN Prima Production, and ordered [[Internet service providers]] (ISPs) to reveal the names and addresses of people who had allegedly downloaded the film illegally. This was only possible due to recent changes in [[Canadian law]], making it the first lawsuit of its kind in the country.<ref>{{cite web |title=Company tracks illegal downloading of 1 million Canadians |date=2012-11-28 |website=[[CTV News]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408104402/https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/company-tracks-illegal-downloading-of-1-million-canadians-1.1057091 |archive-date=2023-04-08 |url-status=live |url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/company-tracks-illegal-downloading-of-1-million-canadians-1.1057091#ixzz2DlkAhYi7}}</ref> One of the named ISPs filed a motion opposing the disclosure of its customers' personal information.<ref>[http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6781/125 Distributel Fights Back Against Motion to Disclose Subscriber Information in File Sharing Case]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:03, 18 November 2024
Recoil | |
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Directed by | Terry Miles |
Written by | John Sullivan |
Produced by | Jack Nasser |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Bruce Chun |
Edited by |
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Music by | Kevin Belen |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Countries | Canada[2] United States[3] |
Language | English |
Box office | $125,912[4] |
Recoil is a 2011 Canadian-American[2][3] action film directed by Terry Miles and starring Steve Austin, Danny Trejo, Serinda Swan and Keith Jardine. It premiered in the United States on 6 March 2012.[1]
The story concerns a fugitive vigilante who roams the Northwestern United States, hunting down the people responsible for the murder of his family, while running away from the FBI's investigation into his killings. He finds out that his latest victim was the brother of a powerful gunrunner whose biker gang controls the area, and who in turn wants revenge.[5][6]
Plot
[edit]Ryan Varrett (Steve Austin), is an ex-cop determined to avenge the murder of his family. In 2009, when Ryan was a cop in Dallas, Texas, his wife Constance Marie Varrett (Rebecca Robbins) and 9-year-old son Matt Ryan Varrett (Connor Stanhope) were viciously killed by a gang. Ryan survived the assault and killed three of the gang.
However, Ryan quits the Dallas police and hits the road to find everyone else responsible for the deaths of his loved ones. Special Agent Frank Sutton (Lochlyn Munro) of the FBI's Seattle office is investigating the deaths of criminals.
After killing a rapist named Dale James Burrows (Roman Podhora), Ryan ends up in the small town of Hope, Washington, where a gas station owner named Kirby (Patrick Gilmore) directs Ryan to a tiny hotel run by a woman named Darcy (Serinda Swan). Ryan finds Rex Ray Salgado (Noel Gugliemi), a member of the gang that attacked Ryan's family.
It turns out that Hope is under the control of the Circle, a drug and arms dealing biker gang led by Rex's brother, Drayke Salgado (Danny Trejo), who is on the ATF's most wanted list. Sheriff Cole (Tom McBeath) is in Drayke's pocket, so Ryan has only himself and Darcy to depend on.
Ryan kills Rex, Drayke declares war on Ryan, and the town of Hope becomes a battleground. It turns out that Drayke masterminded the shooting of Ryan's family members, and the families of other cops who years ago sent him to prison, where he was brutalized. Drayke got even with the prisoners who brutalized him, then got even with the cops who put him away.
After Kirby is killed by Crab (Keith Jardine), Drayke's right-hand man, Sutton arrives in town, and Cole tries to convince him that Rex's death was an accident. Cole thinks that by appeasing the bikers, he is protecting the town from more bloodshed. Ryan finds Crab and burns him to death.
Since Cole is not much help, Sutton goes to Cole's son, Deputy Hedge (Adam Greydon Reid), who is not in Drayke's pocket. Hedge explains that a long-time ago, the Circle used to protect the town. That was before Drayke took over and started running guns. Rex provided Drayke with a recipe for meth, and Drayke and his gang started selling drugs too.
However, Drayke and his gang are arming themselves for all-out war against Ryan, and they don't care whom they have to kill. At night, Darcy hears bikers approaching her hotel. Ryan kills the three bikers. Outside, more bikers grab Darcy and beat Ryan up.
On the next day, Ryan has been taken to Drayke, and some of his men bring Darcy into the room. Darcy is held tied up with tape on her mouth. They're on an abandoned ferry boat that Drayke uses as his headquarters. Drayke leaves his man Prospect (Tygh Runyan) to beat Ryan up. Ryan breaks free from his restraints and takes care of Prospect. Ryan overcomes Drayke's men, finds Darcy who is tied to a chair and gagged with tape. Deputy Hedge goes to his father's house and finds Cole has shot himself. With Sutton's help Hedge plans to go after Drayke.
Ryan remembers Drayke being present during the attack on his family. Until Ryan came to Hope, Drayke thought Ryan was dead. Ryan and Drayke start fighting. A shot kills Drayke. It was Sutton who fired the shot. Darcy decides that she's going to stay in Hope, and Sutton decides to not arrest Ryan. Hedge becomes the new sheriff. Ryan decides to leave town, but promises Darcy that he will send her a postcard to let her know where he is.
Cast
[edit]- Steve Austin as Ryan Varrett
- Serinda Swan as Darcy
- Danny Trejo as Drayke Salgado
- Keith Jardine as "Crab"
- Lochlyn Munro as FBI Agent Frank Sutton
- Noel Gugliemi as Rex "Highwayman" Salgado
- Adam Greydon Reid as Deputy Hedge
- Tom McBeath as Sheriff Cole
- Patrick Gilmore as Kirby
- Tygh Runyan as The Prospect
- Rebecca Robbins as Connie Varrett
- Connor Stanhope as Matt Varrett
- Roman Podhora as Dale Burrows
- Daniel Boileau as Frank
- Jase Anthony Griffith as Lou
- Robin Nielsen as FBI Agent Ray Davies
- J. Douglas Stewart as L.T. Carver
- Patrick Sabongui as "Jester"
Production
[edit]Following Tactical Force, Recoil reunited Steve Austin with producers the Nasser brothers (who bankrolled a series of Austin vehicles between 2008 and 2012), UFC fighter Keith Jardine and fight choreographer/second unit director Lauro Chartrand. Cinematographer Bruce Chun, editor Gordon Rempel and production designer Tony Devenyi also returned.[7]
The film was shot around Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. The cities of Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Langley and Maple Ridge were visited over the course of principal photography, which wrapped up on 14 May 2011.[8]
Director Terry Miles was a newcomer to the action genre, as his first two films were intimate dramatic comedies. The second, A Night for Dying Tigers with Jennifer Beals and Gil Bellows, was accepted into the World Cinema selection of the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.[9] However, it was not profitable and Miles signed up for a more commercial picture in order to rekindle his career.[10]
This was Danny Trejo's second time doing a fight scene with a pro wrestler (after a deleted scene with Dallas Page for The Devil's Rejects), and he found the process more exciting than with any traditionally trained actor, due to their experience working crowds in the ring.[11]
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]Recoil has received moderately positive reviews, with critics noting—to varying degrees of appreciation—its departure from the flashier style seen in many contemporary action films.
Luke Hickman of High Def Digest called its revenge storyline a throwback to a "not so awesome past".[12] Jeffrey Kauffman of blu-ray.com was unenthusiastic about the film's themes, but gave it some praise for its non-linear structure.[13] Jason Rugaard of Movie Mavericks felt that "the story hangs together better than most in the genre".[14]
David J. Moore, author of the book The Good, the Tough & the Deadly: Action Movies & Stars, called it Austin's best film, pointing to John Sullivan's "surprisingly smart" script and Miles' "assured" direction.[15] R. Emmet Sweeney, a writer for Film Comment and Filmmaker, concurred and praised Miles' "measured pacing and clear lines".[16] Kauffman disagreed, calling Recoil "competent" but devoid of truly exciting action scenes.[13] Chad Cruise of Bulletproof Action similarly found the film unspectacular yet easy to watch.[17]
Genre film critic Vern enjoyed Austin's performance, elements of which harkened back to his classic "Stone Cold" persona.[18] Matt Paprocki of doblu.com countered that Austin's character arc was "aimless and dry".[19] Several reviewers pointed to the villains' lack of charisma, with Rugaard writing that Danny Trejo (who was 67 at the time of filming) appeared too old for some of the physical confrontations his character engages in.[14]
Accolades
[edit]In a survey of seventeen genre pundits jointly organized by five action film websites in 2020, Recoil was ranked 46th of the "Top 50 Action Gems of the 2010–2019 Decade".[15] In 2012, the film received a Leo Award for Best Stunt Coordination (Feature Film) from the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia.[20]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2012 | Leo Awards | Best Stunt Coordination – Feature Length Drama | Lauro Chartrand[21] | Won |
Release
[edit]Like Tactical Force, Recoil received a theatrical release in the United Arab Emirates, opening on 12 April 2014 and ranking fifth at the national box office.[22]
In the United States, the film was released on home video by Vivendi Entertainment on 6 March 2012.[23] Entertainment One released it on 13 March 2012 in Canada, and on 16 April 2012 in the United Kingdom.[24]
Illegal downloading
[edit]In 2012, a Canadian judge ruled in favour of Recoil's production company, NGN Prima Production, and ordered Internet service providers (ISPs) to reveal the names and addresses of people who had allegedly downloaded the film illegally. This was only possible due to recent changes in Canadian law, making it the first lawsuit of its kind in the country.[25] One of the named ISPs filed a motion opposing the disclosure of its customers' personal information.[26]
References
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- ^ a b "Nasser Group North". dnb.com. Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ a b Yamato, Jen (4 November 2014). "Caliber Media Shutters LA Office & Management Biz to Focus on Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Recoil".
- ^ McNary, Brad (26 April 2011). "Austin, Trejo jump to 'Recoil'". variety.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Tuthill, Matt (23 April 2018). "Danny Trejo: 'A Mean Chicano Dude With Tattoos'". mensjournal.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Credited in Tactical Force (2011), Recoil (2011)". imdb.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Peters, Jessica (17 May 2011). "Movie explosion rocks Agassiz". Agassiz-Harrison Observer. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Ouzounian, Richard (28 September 2010). "Questions for Jennifer Beals". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Barrett, Jessica (5 September 2011). "Vancouver Filmmakers Gun for VIFF Glory". bcbusiness.ca. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Claeson, Hanna (29 April 2022). "Danny Trejo Gives the Scoop on Tostitos and Cinco de Mayo - Exclusive Interview". mashed.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Hickman, Luke (18 March 2012). "Recoil". highdefdigest.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ a b Kauffman, Jeffrey (10 March 2012). "Recoil Blu-ray Review". blu-ray.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ a b Rugaard, Jason (12 January 2013). "Recoil (2011) – Review". moviemavericks.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ a b "The Top 50 Action Gems of the Decade – 50-41". the actionelite.com. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Sweeney, R. Emmet (3 February 2020). "DTV Action Items Part 2: Intro to Stone Cold Steve Austin studies". r-emmetsweeney.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Cruise, Chad (2 July 2019). "Bullet Points: Recoil (2011)". bulletproofaction.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Recoil". outlawvern.com. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Paprocki, Matt (15 February 2012). "Recoil (2011) Review". doblu.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ Andrew (29 May 2012). "2012 Leo Awards". stuntscanada.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "2012 Leo Awards Nominees & Winners" (PDF). 26 May 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Recoil". boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Recoil". IGN. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ "Win Recoil on DVD". HeyUGuys.com. April 16, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ "Company tracks illegal downloading of 1 million Canadians". CTV News. 2012-11-28. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08.
- ^ Distributel Fights Back Against Motion to Disclose Subscriber Information in File Sharing Case
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