Dia de Ira

After all the terrible movies Lambert has been in over the last 5 years or so, I had stopped watching his films. However, after a recommendation I sought out "Day of Wrath" and I was very glad I did.

This may only be a B grade movie but the story was great and was well supported by good acting and a mood inducing score.

I was kept involved right to the end and I liked the mystery with a historical base. A good action thriller with an undercurrent of conspiracy.

It was better than many big budget films I have seen lately and I hope it is an indication that Christopher Lambert is back to making good movies.

What can I say about Christopher Lambert?? He Starred in good films like Highlander films (OK not the second one) mean guns, Fortress Mortal Kombat and my guilty pleasure Beowulf. But there has been others like Point Men which was undoubtedly the worst film ever. Just look at the Christopher Lambert list of films in a word RUBBISH. But Day of wrath is different. It has a good Story, best part being all the twists and turns like disappearing bodies and conspiracies. Good acting OK violence is set in 16th century and Brian Blessed is in it!!!!!. Its very entertaining and is worthy of watching. Big Chris Lambert is (hopefully) back on track and I cant wait for MK Devastation.

7 out of ten

I agree with the previous commenter about the script and the fast pace of the editing. It does the movie disservice. What would have made it better would have been to let the characters shine through a little more. I do think that for a low budget film it had an interesting, well thought out story. I was surprised by this, and despite the poorly choreographed fight scenes (why were all fighters, even henchmen, better than Lambert), I was still interested because of the historical engagement of the plot. I also agree with the previous commenter that the Hungarian actors were good. I think it is clearly a B movie, but not a bad one.

Before I watched this movie I assumed it was going to be a bad "B" type movie that would be heavy on the cheese and light on substance. Imagine my surprise when halfway through the movie I was riveted to the plot line and actually enjoying the suspense. I can't say much about the movie without giving away to much so I'll say somethings not concerning the plot. Christopher Lambert portrays a 16th Century sheriff living in a town deep in the heart of Spain. His acting really shines here but I was amazed at the supporting cast's talents as well. Everyone seemed to really play off each other and it flowed together pretty smoothly. The ending leaves you satisfied and is thought provoking as well. There is some topless nudity but it is tastefully done. Parents should be warned though there is some blood and violent imagines in this film although it is used to advance the storyline. This story is worthy of theatrical release although I think it went straight to video. So rent/buy it on DVD and put the kids to bed and enjoy an amazing story similar to a "Rob Roy" or "The Name of the Rose" style of movie.

Passable and mysterious thriller with medieval set, in 16th century, Spain, after banishing Jewish people by the Catholic Kings : Isabel de Castilla and Fernando de Aragon . A governor : Brian Blessed assigns the local sheriff Ruy de Mendoza : Christopher Lambert to investigate a series of killings committed by a sinister murderer. While a ruthless Inquisitor, Friar Anselmo: James Faulkner, carries out his own inquisitive justice until the unexpected and twisted final conclusion. Some secrets are better left untouched!. In the darkest days of the Spanish Inquisition one man stood for justice !. No one is safe from his fury !.

This is an intriguing movie with suspense, thrills, intrigue, twists and turns. This is a so-so Hungary/Great Britain/Spain co-production in budget enough. It results to be a whodunit in which there are various suspicious people : the inquisitor, the governor, a powerful Jewish , the Duchess...Who's the killer? Main and support cast give acceptable interpretations. Christopher Lambert is fine as a tough sheriff who has to choose between protecting his family from dark forces and his own conscience when he's related with the killings . Blanca Marsillach =Cristina Marsillach's sister and Adolfo Marsillach's daughter- is nice as the beautiful aristocrat, she produced as well. While veterans actors as James Faulker, Brian Blessed and Phyllda Law give the best performances.

It packs an evocative cinematography shot in Fot studios, Budapest, Hungary. As well as adequate and atmospheric musical score accompanying appropriately the action. The motion picture was regularly but professionally directed by Adrian Rudomin at his film debut, he also wrote and produced, though the film got little success. Rating : 5.5/10, average but acceptable and passable. Only for Christopher Lambert fans.