Channel 4 is set to air the 2004 film 'Man On Fire', which fans have called the 'best revenge film ever made', at 11:45pm on Sunday 9 November. The movie stars Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in a gripping tale of vengeance and redemption.
The film follows John Creasy (Washington), a former CIA operative battling alcoholism and guilt, who takes a job as a bodyguard for nine-year-old Lupita (Fanning), the daughter of a wealthy businessman. After initially clashing, the pair form a bond, but Lupita is kidnapped, sparking Creasy's relentless pursuit to rescue her.
Despite mixed critical reviews—scoring only 39% on Rotten Tomatoes—the film was a box office success, grossing approximately $130.8 million worldwide on a $60–70 million budget. It earned several award nominations, including Outstanding Actor for Washington and Outstanding Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards, and a Best Young Performer nomination for Fanning at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Viewers have urged audiences to ignore the critics, with one fan writing: 'This is the movie that highlights how out of touch the critics are. A near perfect story of regret, redemption, revenge and sacrifice.' Another added: 'Why this movie only got a 39% rating is beyond me. Everything and everybody in this movie is greatness.'
'Man On Fire' airs on Channel 4 at 11:45pm on Sunday 9 November.
