Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson, Michael Eklund, Bradley Stryker, Wesley MacInnes, Tom Bateman, Domenick Lombardozzi, Nicholas Holmes | Written by Frank Baldwin | Directed by Hans Petter Moland
Liam Neeson stars as a grizzled snow plough driver on a bloody revenge spree in Hans Petter Moland’s English-language remake of his 2014 Norwegian thriller, In Order of Disappearance. As such, Moland sticks closely to the template of his original film (even the running times are identical), but some of the jet-black humour appears to have been lost in translation.
Neeson plays Nels Coxman, a humble snow plough driver in Kehoe, who’s recently been voted Citizen of the Year. When his adult son Kyle is killed by a vicious drug gang, Nels embarks on a violent revenge quest, murdering his way up the Kehoe crime hierarchy until he has druglord Trevor “Viking” Calcote (Tom Bateman) in his sights. Meanwhile, Nels unwittingly...
Liam Neeson stars as a grizzled snow plough driver on a bloody revenge spree in Hans Petter Moland’s English-language remake of his 2014 Norwegian thriller, In Order of Disappearance. As such, Moland sticks closely to the template of his original film (even the running times are identical), but some of the jet-black humour appears to have been lost in translation.
Neeson plays Nels Coxman, a humble snow plough driver in Kehoe, who’s recently been voted Citizen of the Year. When his adult son Kyle is killed by a vicious drug gang, Nels embarks on a violent revenge quest, murdering his way up the Kehoe crime hierarchy until he has druglord Trevor “Viking” Calcote (Tom Bateman) in his sights. Meanwhile, Nels unwittingly...
- 2/22/2019
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson, Michael Eklund, Bradley Stryker, Wesley MacInnes, Tom Bateman, Domenick Lombardozzi, Nicholas Holmes | Written by Frank Baldwin | Directed by Hans Petter Moland
Quiet family man and hard-working snowplow driver Nels is the lifeblood of a glitzy resort town in the Rocky Mountains because he is the one who keeps the winter roads clear. He and his wife live in a comfortable cabin away from the tourists. The town has just awarded him “Citizen of the Year.” But Nels has to leave his quiet mountain life when his son is murdered by a powerful drug lord. As a man who has nothing to lose he is stoked by a drive for vengeance. This unlikely hero uses his hunting skills and transforms from an ordinary man into a skilled killer as he sets out to dismantle the cartel. Nels’ actions ignite a turf war between a...
Quiet family man and hard-working snowplow driver Nels is the lifeblood of a glitzy resort town in the Rocky Mountains because he is the one who keeps the winter roads clear. He and his wife live in a comfortable cabin away from the tourists. The town has just awarded him “Citizen of the Year.” But Nels has to leave his quiet mountain life when his son is murdered by a powerful drug lord. As a man who has nothing to lose he is stoked by a drive for vengeance. This unlikely hero uses his hunting skills and transforms from an ordinary man into a skilled killer as he sets out to dismantle the cartel. Nels’ actions ignite a turf war between a...
- 2/21/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
Revenge is a dish best served cold — ice cold in the case of the snowplow operator turned vigilante played by Liam Neeson in Hans Petter Moland’s “Cold Pursuit.” This remake of his Norwegian crime-thriller “Kraftidioten” (released stateside as “In Order of Disappearance”) about a father avenging his son allows Moland to join the ranks of directors like Michael Haneke (“Funny Games”), George Sluizer (“The Vanishing”), and Takashi Shimizu (“The Grudge”), all of whom made English-language versions of their own foreign-language features.
Moland’s offering, however, finds renewed vigor within the additional changes and tonal adjustments. By pumping up the darkly comedic undertones, augmenting the frigid chill of the original, Moland’s terrific, riveting noir-tinged picture distinguishes itself from other rote, reductive remakes.
Having recently won Kehoe’s “Citizen of the Year” trophy, upstanding family man Nels Coxman (Neeson) is a pillar of the community. He’s the guy that...
Moland’s offering, however, finds renewed vigor within the additional changes and tonal adjustments. By pumping up the darkly comedic undertones, augmenting the frigid chill of the original, Moland’s terrific, riveting noir-tinged picture distinguishes itself from other rote, reductive remakes.
Having recently won Kehoe’s “Citizen of the Year” trophy, upstanding family man Nels Coxman (Neeson) is a pillar of the community. He’s the guy that...
- 1/28/2019
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Ali Cobrin, Adam Dimarco, Slaine, Alyson Bath, Elysia Rotaru, Alice Hunter, Chasty Ballesteros, Nicole Arianna Fox, Zuleyka Silver, Wesley MacInnes, Erin Agostino | Written by Nick Gordon | Directed by Jon Knautz, Trevor Matthews
Girlhouse is three parts slasher and one part home invasion movie; and introduces us to a new horror anti-hero ‘Loverboy’. It’s the directorial debut of Trevor Matthews and a feature length script first for writer Nick Gordon. University student Kylie Atkins (played by Rose Byrne’s younger look-a-like Ali Corbin) and her financial woes lead her to taking a job working in the ‘Girlhouse’. A webcam porno website/location crossed with Big Brother’s invasive camera’s in every room – so the punters can get to know the girls for who they are and, you know, fall in love with them. Naturally, her college friend is skeptical but Kylie tells her: “I’m doing this so...
Girlhouse is three parts slasher and one part home invasion movie; and introduces us to a new horror anti-hero ‘Loverboy’. It’s the directorial debut of Trevor Matthews and a feature length script first for writer Nick Gordon. University student Kylie Atkins (played by Rose Byrne’s younger look-a-like Ali Corbin) and her financial woes lead her to taking a job working in the ‘Girlhouse’. A webcam porno website/location crossed with Big Brother’s invasive camera’s in every room – so the punters can get to know the girls for who they are and, you know, fall in love with them. Naturally, her college friend is skeptical but Kylie tells her: “I’m doing this so...
- 7/25/2015
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
Premiering Sunday, November 18, on CBC Television in Canada is the made-for-television movie inspired by the heart-warming, real-life events surrounding the 2009 New Brunswick provincial championship victory of the Bathurst High School (Bhs Phantoms) boys varsity basketball team. The film, titled The Phantoms, is directed by Sudz Sutherland (above, left) - director of films previously covered on this site like, Love, Sex & Eating The Bones, and his most recent, Home Again, which premiered at Tiff in September. Tyler Johnston, Kyle Mac, Holly Deveaux, Wesley MacInnes, Jacob Neayem, Greg Byrk, Wendel Meldrum, Joy Tanner, Tammy Isbell, William MacDonald, and...
- 11/9/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
"Smallville: Absolute Justice", the 2-hour, Vancouver-lensed CW special broadcast, combining two previously unaired "Smallville" episodes, attracted more than 2.8 million viewers, for the largest audience of the show's season.
The feature-length episode, showcasing 1940's superhero comic book team, "The Justice Society" earned good numbers in all categories, including adults 18-49, men 18-49, and adults 18-34.
Glen Winters directed the first hour and actor Tom Welling directed the second hour, connecting the unaired TV episodes "Society" and "Legends".
Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original 'Hawkman' debuted in 1940's Flash Comics #1, followed by several incarnations in DC Comics.
As a crime-fighter, Hawkman "fights the evils of the present with weapons of the past", while wearing large, artificial wings, attached to a harness made from the rare 'Nth' metal, enabling him to fly like an eagle.
In "Absolute Justice", "...A man named 'Sylvester Pemberton' tracks down 'Chloe' (Allison Mack...
The feature-length episode, showcasing 1940's superhero comic book team, "The Justice Society" earned good numbers in all categories, including adults 18-49, men 18-49, and adults 18-34.
Glen Winters directed the first hour and actor Tom Welling directed the second hour, connecting the unaired TV episodes "Society" and "Legends".
Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original 'Hawkman' debuted in 1940's Flash Comics #1, followed by several incarnations in DC Comics.
As a crime-fighter, Hawkman "fights the evils of the present with weapons of the past", while wearing large, artificial wings, attached to a harness made from the rare 'Nth' metal, enabling him to fly like an eagle.
In "Absolute Justice", "...A man named 'Sylvester Pemberton' tracks down 'Chloe' (Allison Mack...
- 2/7/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Tonight marks the event that Smallville fans have been waiting for since last year—the premiere of the two hour Smallville: Absolute Justice episode (The CW, 8pm Et/Pt).
In the episode, written by comic veteran Geoff Johns, a man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (Wesley Macinnes).
Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr. Fate (Brent Stait), Carter Hall Aka Hawkman (Michael Shanks) and Courtney, aka Star Girl (Britt Irvin). Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that is targeting their group, but they are reluctant to resume their duties as superheroes.
Clark,...
In the episode, written by comic veteran Geoff Johns, a man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (Wesley Macinnes).
Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr. Fate (Brent Stait), Carter Hall Aka Hawkman (Michael Shanks) and Courtney, aka Star Girl (Britt Irvin). Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that is targeting their group, but they are reluctant to resume their duties as superheroes.
Clark,...
- 2/5/2010
- CinemaSpy
This week marks a pretty big event for the gang over at Smallville as they encounter the Justice Society of America for the first time. Granted, this isn’t the first time other DC superheroes have made it onto the show, with characters like Green Arrow, Aquaman, Black Canary, and others joining in the fray from time to time. With all those characters making appearances in the past, there’s still something even more special about this week’s two-hour episode.
While this season has brought up some interesting plots including Braniac, the Legion, Metallo, and others, this coming event, written by Geoff Johns, seems to take the cake. From Kryptonsite:
A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle...
While this season has brought up some interesting plots including Braniac, the Legion, Metallo, and others, this coming event, written by Geoff Johns, seems to take the cake. From Kryptonsite:
A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle...
- 2/2/2010
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
The Justice League gets into action & more in CW's "Smallville" episode 11 of season 9. We've got spoilers for the episode,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "Absolute Justice," and it will bring the Justice League aboard for some intense action and more in a two hour special. In "Absolute Justice" episode, A man named Sylvester Pemberton will track down Chloe and tell her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. Unfortunately,he will get attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark and Chloe's investigation will lead Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he will meet up with Nelson aka Dr. fate (guest star Brent Stait),Carter Hall Aka Hawkman (guest star Michael Shanks), and Courtney Aka Star Girl (guest star Britt Irvin).
- 1/31/2010
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
Sneak Peek Canadian actor Michael Shanks as DC Comics' "Hawkman", as part of the CW's Vancouver-lensed "Smallville" ensemble of 'Justice Society' superheroes, showcased in the special two-hour episode "Absolute Justice", airing Friday February 5.
Glen Winters directed the first hour and actor Tom Welling directed the second hour, connecting the unaired TV episodes "Society" and "Legends".
Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original 'Hawkman' debuted in 1940's Flash Comics #1, followed by several incarnations in DC Comics.
As a crime-fighter, Hawkman "fights the evils of the present with weapons of the past", whil wearing large, artificial wings, attached to a harness made from the rare 'Nth' metal, enabling him to fly like an eagle.
In "Absolute Justice", "...A man named 'Sylvester Pemberton' tracks down 'Chloe' (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain further...
Glen Winters directed the first hour and actor Tom Welling directed the second hour, connecting the unaired TV episodes "Society" and "Legends".
Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original 'Hawkman' debuted in 1940's Flash Comics #1, followed by several incarnations in DC Comics.
As a crime-fighter, Hawkman "fights the evils of the present with weapons of the past", whil wearing large, artificial wings, attached to a harness made from the rare 'Nth' metal, enabling him to fly like an eagle.
In "Absolute Justice", "...A man named 'Sylvester Pemberton' tracks down 'Chloe' (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain further...
- 1/31/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
At this point all of you Smallville fans surely know about the special two-hour episode that's airing on February 5. A few days ago we posted promo photos for the episode and now the CW has released a longer promo and two sneak peeks, which you can view below.
DC Comics' Characters Hawkman, Star Girl And Dr. Fate From The Justice Society Of America Meet Up With Clark And His Team In A Special Two-Hour Event
Pam Grier Guest Stars
A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr.
DC Comics' Characters Hawkman, Star Girl And Dr. Fate From The Justice Society Of America Meet Up With Clark And His Team In A Special Two-Hour Event
Pam Grier Guest Stars
A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr.
- 1/30/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
A new look into "Smallville" two-hour event airing February 5 is shared. Although a preview has been given last week when the show is pre-empted to give the slot to "Hope for Haiti" telethon, this new one gives more look into one of the Justice Society of America's members, Hawkman.
A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley MacInnes). Clark and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr. Fate (guest star Brent Stait), Carter Hall Aka Hawkman (guest star Michael Shanks) and Courtney Aka Star Girl (guest star Britt Irvin).
Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that...
A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley MacInnes). Clark and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr. Fate (guest star Brent Stait), Carter Hall Aka Hawkman (guest star Michael Shanks) and Courtney Aka Star Girl (guest star Britt Irvin).
Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that...
- 1/30/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The two-hour Smallville TV movie, Absolute Justice, will be airing on February 5. A few days ago, we posted a short promo for this special episode and now the CW has released several promo photos, which you can view below.
You can also check out a longer promo at EW.
DC Comics' Characters Hawkman, Star Girl And Dr. Fate From The Justice Society Of America Meet Up With Clark And His Team In A Special Two-Hour Event
Pam Grier Guest Stars
A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr.
You can also check out a longer promo at EW.
DC Comics' Characters Hawkman, Star Girl And Dr. Fate From The Justice Society Of America Meet Up With Clark And His Team In A Special Two-Hour Event
Pam Grier Guest Stars
A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr.
- 1/29/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
On Feb. 5, DC Comics' characters Hawkman, Star Girl and Dr. Fate from the Justice Society of America meet up with Clark and his team in a special two-hour Smallville Event (guest starring Pam Grier). Phil Morris comes back to Smallville to reprise his role as John Jones, the Martian Manhunter. A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr. Fate (guest star Brent Stait), Carter Hall Aka Hawkman (guest star Michael Shanks) and Courtney Aka Star Girl (guest star Britt Irvin). Courtney pleads with ...
- 1/26/2010
- by Terry Boyden
- BuzzFocus.com
Another DC comic character is coming to Smallville.
TV Guide reports that Odessa Rae has been cast as the Silver Banshee on The CW hit. She'll debut on the episode "Escape.
The character, whose real name is Siobhan McDougal, is a vengeful spirit of a fallen Gaelic heroine. On the show, she's released from the underworld, and seeks vengeance on Lois and Clark at a country bed and breakfast.
Rae joins the line of DC heroes and villains on Smallville this season, many of whom will be seen on the two-hour February 5 episode "Absolute Justice." They include: Icicle (Wesley MacInnes), Dr. Fate (Brent Stait), Hawkman (Michael Shanks), Star Girl (Britt Irvin) and Amanda Waller (Pam Grier).
On TV, Rae has guest-starred on episodes of Leverage and Chuck.
TV Guide reports that Odessa Rae has been cast as the Silver Banshee on The CW hit. She'll debut on the episode "Escape.
The character, whose real name is Siobhan McDougal, is a vengeful spirit of a fallen Gaelic heroine. On the show, she's released from the underworld, and seeks vengeance on Lois and Clark at a country bed and breakfast.
Rae joins the line of DC heroes and villains on Smallville this season, many of whom will be seen on the two-hour February 5 episode "Absolute Justice." They include: Icicle (Wesley MacInnes), Dr. Fate (Brent Stait), Hawkman (Michael Shanks), Star Girl (Britt Irvin) and Amanda Waller (Pam Grier).
On TV, Rae has guest-starred on episodes of Leverage and Chuck.
- 1/25/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
On February 5, a special two-hour episode of Smallville will be airing entitled "Absolute Justice". Focusing on the Justice Society of America, this special TV movie will also star Pam Grier. The CW has released a promo and a synopsis, which you can view below.
DC Comics' Characters Hawkman, Star Girl And Dr. Fate From The Justice Society Of America Meet Up With Clark And His Team In A Special Two-Hour Event; Pam Grier Guest Stars
A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr.
DC Comics' Characters Hawkman, Star Girl And Dr. Fate From The Justice Society Of America Meet Up With Clark And His Team In A Special Two-Hour Event; Pam Grier Guest Stars
A man named Sylvester Pemberton (guest star) tracks down Chloe (Allison Mack) and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Macinnes). Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe's (Allison Mack) investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson Aka Dr.
- 1/24/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
Being pre-empted for "Hope for Haiti" telethon this week, "Smallville" teases the highly-anticipated "Absolute Justice" episode which will now air on February 5. The clip gives a closer look of Hawkman and the rest of Justice Society of America members when Clark discovers the place they used to gather.
A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Wesley MacInnes).
Clark and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson aka Dr. Fate (guest star Brent Stait), Carter Hall aka Hawkman (guest star Michael Shanks) and Courtney aka Star Girl (guest star Britt Irvin). Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that...
A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle (guest star Wesley Wesley MacInnes).
Clark and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson aka Dr. Fate (guest star Brent Stait), Carter Hall aka Hawkman (guest star Michael Shanks) and Courtney aka Star Girl (guest star Britt Irvin). Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that...
- 1/23/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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