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Review: Blood for Blood (2012)
Score: 7/10
Blood for Blood (originally Infiltrant) is a solid, gritty entry in the European revenge-thriller genre. It succeeds on the strength of its grounded premise and a compelling, understated performance from its lead, Raymond Thiry, who convincingly portrays a man of methodical precision unraveling into single-minded obsession.
The films greatest asset is its authentic, grim atmosphere, plunging the viewer into the gray, brutal reality of Amsterdam's criminal underbelly. The plot is straightforward and effective, driven by a relatable motor of grief and betrayal. The tension derives not from elaborate twists, but from the visceral danger of the protagonist's self-imposed miss...