Danny Dyer hailed for 'best performance' in surprise action movie

Daily Record

26-04-2025

Fans of Danny Dyer are in for a treat as the English actor is set to appear on ITV's The Assembly tonight. The episode, centred around Dyer, will see him put through his paces as he's questioned by a group of neurodivergent, autistic, and/or learning disabled interviewers. A new trailer for the show has recently been released, confirming the series' air date. The Assembly will feature celebrities like Danny Dyer, David Tennant, Gary Lineker, and Jade Thirlwall being interviewed by the group in an unrestricted format with questions such as "How working class was it to send your son to a private school?" aimed at Dyer, "Does the BBC know you're here?" thrown at Lineker, and generally invasive prompts ranging from "Do you get trapped wind?" to "Do you believe in God?". Danny Dyer's episode will be broadcast on ITV1 at 10:05pm - followed by David Tennant's on April 27 at 10pm - but that's not the only place you can catch the East Londoner. For those wanting more of The Business star, a lesser-known action film featuring the actor can also be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, reports Surrey Live . The 2013 British action-thriller Vendetta sees Dyer playing the role of Special Ops interrogation officer Jimmy Vickers, as he hunts down the gang responsible for the murder of his parents and delivers his own form of vigilante justice on each of the members in the form of creative brutal torture - all while avoiding capture by the police and his old unit. Vendetta made its UK debut in select cinemas in November 2013, swiftly becoming the most acclaimed Danny Dyer feature since Dead Man Running. Despite this, its modest 17 per cent approval rating from an average of 12 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes suggests it won't appeal to all tastes. Sadly, critics were not impressed with the role: "Dear me", said one, while another sarcastically comments: "Danny Dyer proves he's a brilliant actor in a heartbreaking work of staggering genius. Just kidding." One particularly searing review stated: "No 12 months at the cinema would be complete without something jaw-droppingly awful starring Danny Dyer." Nevertheless, one reviewer found Vendetta "surprisingly decent". The film also resonated with moviegoers, as evidenced by an audience review praising it as Dyer's finest: "Pleasantly surprised by this one. Danny Dyer gives the best performance I've seen from him, as he leads an action-packed film which includes some interesting deaths. It is also shot well and paces itself nicely." Another viewer commended the film, saying: "Outright action movie. If you're not looking for needless drama, perfect for watching some unadulterated killing. No needless deaths, no droves of bad guys. Felt a bit like Taken, except he had time to do his killing and was creative with every one of them." The film has sparked a divide between critics and fans, with one viewer praising the movie: "If you believe in revenge against scumbags then this is it, brilliant film, loved it. Well done Danny Dyer, just wish this would happen more in real life." Another was equally enthused, sharing their thoughts online: "Wow, what a flick. Great story. Danny Dyer at his best, looks like there may be a 2nd. It's a great story, great cast, and a f*ckin awesome movie 10/10."