Synopsis

Synopsis

Rick Weaving is the bad guy in our movie, after previously escaping from prison. Throughout the film Rick will be pursuing police officers who were responsible for his recent time in prison. On the wall in his derelict shelter, Rick has five photos of the police officers who are his selected targets. These five police officers are the people who he wants to kill. In the opening of the film, there are shots of the fourth police officer murdered with his wife, and then following shots of his face being crossed form the list and the fifth officer being circled.

Robert Shore, who is our fifth police officer is seen on the phone speaking with his wife whilst holding a photo of his wife and their child. This scene shows that Robert has been away for a while as he seems to idolise the picture and this is also backed up by the dialogue with his wife. This is the equilibrium at the beginning of the film which is essential. Rick has decided to go after Robert’s family while he is away which causes there to be a disruption in the storyline which ultimately carries the story forward.  

As for the disequilibrium, Robert returns home the following day to find his wife dead and his son having been kidnapped. In replacement he finds a note saying ‘Revenge is sweet…R’. This angers Robert and primarily convinces him to track down Rick and save his son. Whilst on his quest, Rick attempts several attacks on Robert which are unsuccessful until one attack almost ends Robert's life. However, Robert comes back stronger against Rick.

In the final scene Rick is brutally murdered in a wood chipper attack performed by Robert in the final scene. After this encounter has happened, he establishes a new equilibrium as he rescues his son.