Review: 'Citizen Vigilante' Features a Rich American Targeting Migrants
A new film about a wealthy American entrepreneur in Croatia who takes justice into his own hands by killing migrants draws attention for its controversial subject.
Film Review
The film "Citizen Vigilante" follows Michael Sanders, a wealthy American entrepreneur living in Croatia. Disillusioned with a justice system that fails to punish criminals, he decides to take the law into his own hands. A former U.S. Army soldier, his concept of justice is brutal: kill not only wrongdoers but also anyone who gets in his way, including police officers. Sanders begins eliminating corrupt judges and various criminals.
While similar plots have been seen countless times in cinema, often executed better (e.g., Marvel's "The Punisher"), this film gains attention for one specific detail: the main character fights against migrants and immigrants from the East and Africa. This angle has sparked additional interest.
The film's message and theme are controversial, but it is neither revolutionary nor particularly original. Audiences seeking an action movie with a provocative social subtext may find it intriguing, but critics have given it a lukewarm reception.
