I Am Wrath (2016)

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A man is out for justice after a group of corrupt police officers are unable to catch his wife's killer.

Movie Overview
"I Am Wrath" is an American action thriller movie released in 2016, directed by Chuck Russell and written by Yvan Gauthier and Paul Sloan. The motion picture features John Travolta as Stanley Hill, a former Black Ops operative who sets out for vengeance after his better half is murdered.

Main Plot
Stanley Hill, a retired secretive operative, witnesses the harsh murder of his better half Vivian (Rebecca De Mornay) in a random act of violence. The regional police fail to capture the primary suspect, who is launched due to absence of proof. Investigators Gibson and Walker appear more interested in securing the wrongdoer than achieving justice for Vivian. Annoyed by the absence of development, Stanley decides to take the law into his own hands.

Justice Unleashed
Stanley reactivates his contacts and skillset from his past to find the punks who killed his partner. With the help of his old good friend Dennis (Christopher Meloni), they dive deeper into the criminal activity, and Stanley uncovers a web of corruption and impropriety within Columbus's key organizations. Stanley finds out that the police, local government, and the guv himself are knotted in this dubious network.

Unwinding the Conspiracy
Stanley and Dennis follow the threads of corruption, going through unclean cops, gang members, and corrupt political leaders. Their ruthless objective of justice exposes the city's underbelly of crime and corruption, leading them to Governor Meserve (Patrick St. Esprit). Regardless of the increasing danger, they continue unraveling the conspiracy, resulting in high-octane battles and car chases.

Climax
In the end, Stanley handles Governor Meserve straight, exposing his participation in his other half's murder and the more comprehensive corruption system. In a climactic showdown, Stanley takes revenge on those who wronged him and ensures that they can no longer manipulate the justice system. He proves that the murderers and corrupt entities have actually underestimated him, failing to see the wrath they have awakened.

Last Thoughts
"I Am Wrath" strikes a balance between action and drama, highlighting a damaged justice system through the lens of an avenging partner. Travolta's performance as a desperate and ravaged man resorting to vengeance, paired with Meloni's strong supporting function, intensifies the film's emotional depth. The twisting plot, underscored by styles of corruption, deceit, and revenge, makes "I Am Wrath" a gripping ride that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats up until the last credits roll.
Nevertheless, the movie likewise catches the ethical obscurity of a guy taking justice into his own hands. This reflection leaves audiences questioning their own boundaries in the quest for justice, even as they root for the protagonist in his mission to set things right.

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