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Overview

A tough, working-class petty criminal is drawn into the treacherous world of diamond smuggling and morphs into an anti-heroine to be reckoned with in the murky underworld.

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Colm Meaney

Charlotte Kirk

Philip Winchester

Hoji Fortuna

Director:

Neil Marshall

Release Date:

2024-08-01

Run Time:

113m

Tagline:

Power isn't given... It's taken!

Genres:

Action Crime Thriller

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Budget: Not Declared $

Revenue: Not Declared $

Vote Average: 5.6/10

Vote Count: 82 Votes

Movie Popularity: 3.4755

Spoken Languages: English

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- 29 April 2026 at 8:37 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 3/10 THE SUMMARY Neil Marshall, the man behind classics like *Dog Soldiers*, returns with a gritty crime thriller that feels like it’s trying way too hard to be a Guy Ritchie flick. Charlotte Kirk stars as Scarlett, a small-time London pickpocket who falls for a suave diamond smuggler named Rob (Philip Winchester). After a deal in Tenerife goes south and Rob is killed, Scarlett transforms into "Duchess," a stone-cold boss out for blood. Backed by a crew of veteran hardmen, she goes on a continent-hopping revenge mission to take back what’s hers. It’s a loud, foul-mouthed, and ultra-violent ride that unfortunately values style over any actual substance. THE PROS The veteran supporting cast is the only real winner here. Having Sean Pertwee and Colm Meaney on screen is always high-quality, and they bring a sincere bit of weight to a script that otherwise struggles to stay afloat. Stephanie Beacham is also a legendary shout as a foul-mouthed crime queenpin, clearly having a blast in every scene. It earns a 3/10 because, for all its flaws, Marshall still knows how to film a punch-up; the action is honest, bloody, and features some "playfully gruesome" moments that horror fans might appreciate. If you turn your brain completely off, there’s a bit of campy, B-movie fun to be found in the over-the-top violence and the sun-soaked Canary Islands locations. THE CONS It lands a 3/10 because the dialogue is a total clanger, filled with "try-hard" swearing and Z-grade one-liners that feel incredibly quality-deficient. The middle part is sluggish, dragged down by an endless voiceover that explains every single thought Scarlett has, which makes the pacing a massive head-scratcher. It misses a higher mark because it leans too heavily on tired tropes—freeze-frames, record scratches, and title cards—that feel about twenty years out of date. Charlotte Kirk’s transformation from a petty thief to a world-class assassin is a bit of a slog to believe, and the film often feels more like a photoshoot for her various outfits than a sincere revenge story. It’s a bit of a disaster that confuses "loud yelling" for "good comedy." THE VERDICT A 3/10. A quality-deficient Guy Ritchie clone that is a winner only for those who crave mindless, low-budget British grit. While it features some legendary faces, the appalling script and clunky pacing keep it from reaching anything near "epic status." It’s an honest mess that tries to be a banger but ends up feeling like a dated, juvenile imitation of better films. Not a total write-off if you’re a Neil Marshall completist, but definitely a legendary disappointment compared to his earlier work. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Lucky Charm: Sean Pertwee’s appearance marks yet another collaboration with director Neil Marshall; the pair have worked together since Marshall’s 2002 breakout hit *Dog Soldiers*, where Pertwee played the iconic Sergeant Wells. • Quick Turnaround: Despite its global settings and "epic" aspirations, the film was shot in just 24 days on a modest budget, primarily using locations in Tenerife to stand in for various international spots. • Real-Life Connection: Leading lady Charlotte Kirk co-wrote the screenplay alongside Neil Marshall and Simon Farr, marking her third writing credit on a Marshall-directed project following *The Reckoning* and *The Lair*. THE VIBE Like a cheap tracksuit with a designer logo pinned on it. It smells of stale tobacco, expensive suncream, and the metallic tang of a bloody diamond case.

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Duchess Official Trailer (2024)

Cast

Colm Meaney

Charlotte Kirk

Philip Winchester

Hoji Fortuna

Stephanie Beacham

Sean Pertwee

Colin Egglesfield

Pau Poch

Yan Tual

Harvey Dean

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 9:37 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 3/10

THE SUMMARY
Neil Marshall, the man behind classics like *Dog Soldiers*, returns with a gritty crime thriller that feels like it’s trying way too hard to be a Guy Ritchie flick. Charlotte Kirk stars as Scarlett, a small-time London pickpocket who falls for a suave diamond smuggler named Rob (Philip Winchester). After a deal in Tenerife goes south and Rob is killed, Scarlett transforms into “Duchess,” a stone-cold boss out for blood. Backed by a crew of veteran hardmen, she goes on a continent-hopping revenge mission to take back what’s hers. It’s a loud, foul-mouthed, and ultra-violent ride that unfortunately values style over any actual substance.

THE PROS
The veteran supporting cast is the only real winner here. Having Sean Pertwee and Colm Meaney on screen is always high-quality, and they bring a sincere bit of weight to a script that otherwise struggles to stay afloat. Stephanie Beacham is also a legendary shout as a foul-mouthed crime queenpin, clearly having a blast in every scene. It earns a 3/10 because, for all its flaws, Marshall still knows how to film a punch-up; the action is honest, bloody, and features some “playfully gruesome” moments that horror fans might appreciate. If you turn your brain completely off, there’s a bit of campy, B-movie fun to be found in the over-the-top violence and the sun-soaked Canary Islands locations.

THE CONS
It lands a 3/10 because the dialogue is a total clanger, filled with “try-hard” swearing and Z-grade one-liners that feel incredibly quality-deficient. The middle part is sluggish, dragged down by an endless voiceover that explains every single thought Scarlett has, which makes the pacing a massive head-scratcher. It misses a higher mark because it leans too heavily on tired tropes—freeze-frames, record scratches, and title cards—that feel about twenty years out of date. Charlotte Kirk’s transformation from a petty thief to a world-class assassin is a bit of a slog to believe, and the film often feels more like a photoshoot for her various outfits than a sincere revenge story. It’s a bit of a disaster that confuses “loud yelling” for “good comedy.”

THE VERDICT
A 3/10. A quality-deficient Guy Ritchie clone that is a winner only for those who crave mindless, low-budget British grit. While it features some legendary faces, the appalling script and clunky pacing keep it from reaching anything near “epic status.” It’s an honest mess that tries to be a banger but ends up feeling like a dated, juvenile imitation of better films. Not a total write-off if you’re a Neil Marshall completist, but definitely a legendary disappointment compared to his earlier work.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Lucky Charm: Sean Pertwee’s appearance marks yet another collaboration with director Neil Marshall; the pair have worked together since Marshall’s 2002 breakout hit *Dog Soldiers*, where Pertwee played the iconic Sergeant Wells.

• Quick Turnaround: Despite its global settings and “epic” aspirations, the film was shot in just 24 days on a modest budget, primarily using locations in Tenerife to stand in for various international spots.

• Real-Life Connection: Leading lady Charlotte Kirk co-wrote the screenplay alongside Neil Marshall and Simon Farr, marking her third writing credit on a Marshall-directed project following *The Reckoning* and *The Lair*.

THE VIBE
Like a cheap tracksuit with a designer logo pinned on it. It smells of stale tobacco, expensive suncream, and the metallic tang of a bloody diamond case.

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