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On the flip side, mainstream critics from The Guardian and Rotten Tomatoes were less kind, calling it a "cliché-filled mess" and criticizing its "wooden acting" and "abysmal script". Common complaints included:
Some viewers found it to be a "good solid home invasion thriller" with a nostalgic 70s feel. Fans of independent British cinema appreciated the "horror twist" that subverts typical mobster movie expectations. The musical score by Robert Geoffrey Hughes and Chris Hurst was also highlighted as adding significant production value. NГ©mesis (2022)
The shift from a crime drama to a home invasion thriller felt unearned for some. On the flip side, mainstream critics from The
The plot is a slow-burn thriller that shifts gears halfway through: The musical score by Robert Geoffrey Hughes and
Morgan’s return immediately reignites a feud with Frank Conway (Nick Moran), an alcoholic detective obsessed with bringing Morgan down.
"Nemesis" is a film made for a very specific audience. If you enjoy "low-grade British gangster sagas" and aren't bothered by familiar clichés, there is enough here to keep you entertained for 88 minutes—especially with its unexpected third-act twist. However, if you're looking for the next Snatch or The Long Good Friday , you might find this one a bit "thin".
One of the biggest draws for "Nemesis" was its cast, which feels like a "Who's Who" of British genre cinema:
On the flip side, mainstream critics from The Guardian and Rotten Tomatoes were less kind, calling it a "cliché-filled mess" and criticizing its "wooden acting" and "abysmal script". Common complaints included:
Some viewers found it to be a "good solid home invasion thriller" with a nostalgic 70s feel. Fans of independent British cinema appreciated the "horror twist" that subverts typical mobster movie expectations. The musical score by Robert Geoffrey Hughes and Chris Hurst was also highlighted as adding significant production value.
The shift from a crime drama to a home invasion thriller felt unearned for some.
The plot is a slow-burn thriller that shifts gears halfway through:
Morgan’s return immediately reignites a feud with Frank Conway (Nick Moran), an alcoholic detective obsessed with bringing Morgan down.
"Nemesis" is a film made for a very specific audience. If you enjoy "low-grade British gangster sagas" and aren't bothered by familiar clichés, there is enough here to keep you entertained for 88 minutes—especially with its unexpected third-act twist. However, if you're looking for the next Snatch or The Long Good Friday , you might find this one a bit "thin".
One of the biggest draws for "Nemesis" was its cast, which feels like a "Who's Who" of British genre cinema: