Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Release Date and Where to Watch Online
Uwe Boll’s latest film Citizen Vigilante has been released online with a unique strategy. The movie is available for free through social media, giving viewers a limited opportunity to watch it before it disappears on June 27 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
While this release may draw in curious viewers, early reviews indicate that the film has become one of the most controversial projects of Boll’s career.
Directed by Boll, known for films such as Rampage and Postal, Citizen Vigilante tells the story of an American man who leaves his old life behind and inherits a successful real estate business in Europe after his father’s passing. Frustrated with the justice system, he decides to take matters into his own hands and begins hunting down criminals who have escaped punishment.
The film stars Armie Hammer as Sanders, a former military veteran who transforms into a self-appointed vigilante. Hammer’s performance has garnered some praise, as he brings intensity and anger to a character who gradually becomes a public figure.
The narrative follows Sanders as he targets individuals he believes deserve punishment, often approaching victims and their families who feel let down by the legal system. As his actions escalate, his mission turns into a worldwide media spectacle, making him famous while also putting him on the radar of law enforcement.
Costas Mandylor plays Henry, an Interpol officer leading the hunt for Sanders as authorities attempt to halt his quest for revenge. The film blends serious crime drama with dark humor and exaggerated violence, creating a style that some viewers may find unconventional.
However, critics have not been kind to Citizen Vigilante. The movie currently holds a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, based on three reviews. While audience ratings appear significantly higher, professional reviewers have harshly criticized the film’s writing, message, and overall execution.
Brian Orndorf from Blu-ray.com gave the movie a negative review, stating that “It’s a big, dumb, clueless movie, and Boll wants it to be a dangerous one. Once again, he fails to understand his creative limitations.”
Jonathon Wilson of Ready Steady Cut was also highly critical, awarding the film just 0.5 out of 5 stars. He described the movie as “utterly incurious and incomprehensible, but politically barbed,” while questioning the ideas behind its story.
Variety critic Todd Gilchrist was even harsher, suggesting the film could damage Armie Hammer’s return to acting. Gilchrist wrote that “The film is so astonishingly bad, it almost feels like writer-director-producer Uwe Boll is deliberately sabotaging his star Armie Hammer.”
Despite the negative reviews, Citizen Vigilante has attracted attention due to its free online release and its controversial subject matter. The film seems designed to spark discussion, whether viewers appreciate its style or criticize its choices.
For those interested in experiencing what Boll has created, the movie is currently available to watch for free for a limited time. Whether it becomes a hidden gem or another infamous entry in the director’s filmography remains to be seen.
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