Title: Peppermint
Year: 2018
Rating: 6.719
Cast: Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr., John Ortiz, Juan Pablo Raba, Annie Ilonzeh
Description: A vengeful angel, cloaked in darkness, descends upon a city steeped in corruption – that's the visceral promise of *Peppermint*, and it largely delivers. This isn't a nuanced character study; it's a high-octane thrill ride fueled by grief and righteous fury. Jennifer Garner embodies Riley North, a woman pushed to the brink, transforming from grieving mother to unstoppable force. The film's raw energy transcends its occasionally predictable plot points. *Peppermint* isn't about subtle storytelling; it's about the primal scream of a mother robbed of her daughter, a cathartic explosion of action that resonates with a potent, if somewhat simplistic, message about justice. The film’s effectiveness lies in its unapologetic embrace of its pulpy premise, providing a satisfying, albeit morally grey, journey into the heart of revenge. While lacking in subtlety, *Peppermint* offers a powerful, if undeniably violent, spectacle.