Renegades Movie Premiere & Review
by Andrew Staton
“Gangs of London meets The Expendables.: -Andrew Staton World of Martial Arts TV.”
A recent exclusive invitation to the premiere of Renegades in Covent Garden, London saw us at the pre screening drinks reception to chat with the stars of the screen. We caught up with Nick Moran, Ian Ogilvy, Michael Brandon, Billy Murray, Paul Barber, Stephanie Beacham, Patsy Kensit and Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott amongst many others.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS Coming Soon. Ian Ogilvy gives the inside track on making the movie, and Nick Moran discusses how he choreographed his own fight scenes from his black belt karate kata.
Synopsis
The premise of the movie centres around four veteran SAS comrades, who set out to avenge the murder of a retired Green Beret comrade. Unfortunately, they find themselves up against an American drug syndicate in London lead by a vicious gang boss. The team have to come to terms with the fact that they are not spring chickens and therefore have to adapt the way they go about dispensing their own brand of justice on the streets of London.
The film is a treat for cinema and TV addicts with the likes of Lee Majors ( The Six Million Dollar man) in a cameo role, then the stellar cast of Ian Ogilvy, we remember as Simon Templar in The Return of The Saint and more recently We Still Kill the Old Way and We Still Steal the Old Way, Nick Moran ( Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Paul Barber, Bill Murray, Louis Madylor, and great cameo appearances from Danny Trejo ( From Dusk Till Dawn), Stephanie Beecham ( Dynasty ,UFO , Jason King), Patsy Kensit ( Lethal Weapon 2) and Michael Brandon ( Dempsey and Makepeace).
The great thing about the appearances in this film of these recognisable actors is not that they were just a name in the film they all deliver great roles too. The film itself is very enjoyable and there is an obvious tipping of the cap to Sly Stallone’s Expendables, the use of violence and well-timed humour all adds to the atmosphere of the movie.
The camera work depicting London makes it look like the best city in the world outdoing the lights and atmosphere in New York, Las Vegas and Tokyo. The action driving editing is immensely successful. As for the soundtrack it is so good it’s available for download or on CD.
World of Martial Arts Television says:
This movie is a gritty, new style, action Brit-flick, which the majority of the British action film viewing public love and the Americans adore. If you’re wanting Marvel or outlandish action then this is not for you. This is pure Entertainment lots of fun and action with a hint of realism. This film has something for everybody over 18. It is a very decent action flick with a sense of comedy, and truly deserves a sequel.
Availibility
Renegades has been available on digital since the 30th of January and is on the highly recommended DVD from the 13th of February from 101 Films.
Producer Production Notes
Renegades is produced by Shogun Films, a relative new British movie company with aims to be the largest and most prolific provider of international action films in the UK and Western Europe. Their first film NEMESIS was extremely successful across the United States and around the world. RENEGADES is distributed by the acclaimed 101 Films.
Daniel Zirilli directed “Renegades” back to back in 2021/2022 with “Phoenix” – a female driven revenge thriller starring Natalie Eva Marie and MMA legend Randy Couture shot in Miami and Las Vegas. He also directed “Acceleration” starring Dolph Lundgren and the actioner “The Asian Connection” starring Steven Seagal & Michael Jai White. With these directorial skills under his belt Renegades has a unique action feel to the film. Renegades is produced by husband and wife team Jonathan and Jeanine Sothcott. Jonathan whose past successes include Vendetta and We Still Kill the Old Way. Jeanine is known for many acting roles including Shogun Film productions Nemesis and Renegades. She is also a blackbelt in Karate.
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