Thriller,Drama,Crime
United Kingdom
Villain is a 2020 British crime thriller film directed by Philip Barantini. It stars Craig Fairbrass as Eddie Franks, a former criminal who is released from prison after serving ten years for a crime he didn't commit. Eddie is trying to start a new life, work hard, and reunite with his family. However, his younger brother Sean (George Russo) is still involved in the criminal underworld and working for the Garret brothers who run the drug trade in London.
The Garret brothers are played by Robert Glenister and Tomi May. They are ruthless and demand that Sean pays them back for the drugs that he lost. Eddie tries to help his brother get out of the debt, but things get complicated when the Garret brothers start to threaten Eddie and his family.
Eddie soon realizes that the only way to protect his family is to take matters into his own hands. He uses his connections with his old mobster friends and puts his life savings on the line to get revenge on the Garret brothers.
The story quickly escalates as Eddie's actions create a war between his family and the Garret brothers, leading to a dramatic showdown between the two sides. The film explores themes of redemption, family, and the impact of our past mistakes on our present lives.
Villain received positive reviews from critics, who praised Fairbrass's performance and the film's gritty and realistic depiction of the London criminal underworld.
