On the surface, "Bad Day for the Cut" might seem to be another revenge thriller, but it has some quirks that make it a touch above average for this kind of film. Certainly, the Irish backdrop gives the story a little freshness. The screenplay also throws in some details you usually don't get in movies like this, such as a few touches of (slight) dark humor, and a subtle message stating that getting involved in a quest for vengeance can come up with some unforeseen (and bad) consequences. Director and co-writer Chris Baugh also depicts the main character as someone who is not a superman, but all the same is determined enough that he might get to his goal regardless of who he may hurt along the way. Baugh also manages to engage the viewer in other ways, such as really brutal moments. The only real way the movie stumbles is with the ending, which may strike many viewers as feeling unfinished and not quite satisfying. But Baugh may be trying to show that even if one gets vengeance, there can still be an unfulfilling and regretful feeling to what you just did. I look forward to Baugh's next movie.
Review of Bad Day for the Cut
