Silent Night
A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang's crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life's mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son's death.
Critics Sentiment
Detective Vassel and Brian work together against Playa
Brian conducts reconnaissance on Playa's gang and gathers evidence
The film's biggest shift occurs when the action finally returns after an hour-long lull, jumping from the tedious surveillance section to the Christmas Eve killing spree that reinvigorated critics.
Silent Night follows a classic revenge arc where an explosive opening gives way to a painfully slow middle section that tested reviewers' patience before delivering solid action sequences in the final act. Critics consistently praised John Woo's visual style and Joel Kinnaman's performance while criticizing the gimmicky no-dialogue approach and thin plotting. The film ultimately satisfied action fans despite its structural flaws, with most agreeing it works better as a visual experience than a narrative one.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 23
Joel Kinnaman
Brian Godlock
Kid Cudi
Detective Dennis Vassel
Harold Torres
Playa
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Saya
Valeria Santaella
Venus
Vinny O'Brien
Anthony Barelo Esq.
Acoyani Chacon
Webface
Angeles Woo
Policewoman
Alejandro De Los Monteros
Webface's Wingman
Robert 'Rock' Galotti
Gun Range Trainer
Braulio Iara
Carlos
Alex Briseño
Taylor (Age 7)
Binah Heike Anne Jauand Martínez
Taylor (Newborn)
Bruno Gabriel Moreno Martínez
Taylor (Age 1)
Sebastián Andres León Colmenares
Taylor (Age 3)
Olaf Alejandro Velazquez Uribe
Teenage Taylor
Hugo Ramírez
Mugged College Kid
Naidelin Landero
Mugged College Kid
Armando Said
Car Seller
Sara Ovando
Saya (Flashback)
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
