Welcome to the Punch is a British action thriller film, directed by Eran Creevy. The movie features James McAvoy as detective Max Lewinsky and Mark Strong as notorious criminal Jacob Sternwood. The film is set in modern-day London, where Lewinsky has been chasing Sternwood for years, but the latter has always eluded him.
The movie opens with Sternwood fleeing from a robbery he and his gang had just committed. In the process, Lewinsky is shot and left for dead. Three years later, Sternwood's son is critically injured, and he must return to London to seek medical treatment. Lewinsky sees this as an opportunity to finally capture Sternwood and is determined to bring him to justice.
However, things are not straightforward, and as Lewinsky gets closer to Sternwood, he realizes that there is a bigger conspiracy at play. Someone is pulling the strings, and it's not just about catching Sternwood. Lewinsky struggles to navigate his way through the complex web of corruption and deceit, and he must decide if he should betray his morals to bring down the people behind the conspiracy.
Welcome to the Punch is a thrilling and high-octane action movie that keeps the audience engaged until the very end. The film features a gritty and realistic portrayal of London's criminal underworld, and the performances by McAvoy and Strong are exceptional. The film's thrilling action sequences and stunning visuals make it a must-watch for fans of the action thriller genre.