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Liam D The beginning of an increasingly ludicrous franchise and clones. This actually takes its time with the story and the characters plus the theme of vigilanteism Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Dana N Another great classic. Very well-done film but I can't say the same for the sequels which are pretty pathetic. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Death Wish is like a spaghetti western set in New York city during the tumultuous ‘70’s. Charles Bronson plays a man whose wife and daughter have been brutally assaulted by a group of depraved thugs, upending his life entirely. With a lack of any real recourse, Bronson decides to turn to vigilantism and becomes a cult hero of sorts to the victimized citizens of the city. Death Wish is obviously controversial. It is a reflection of the overall sense of helplessness that New Yorkers felt during the ‘70’s in the face of out of control crime. That issue aside, Death Wish is at times effective due to Charles Bronson’s steely performance, but it's not entirely successful as a complete film. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Leaburn O The hit film of summer 74. Brendon is excellent in this mildly silly social/political plot but it was fast paced, frenetic and darkly fun. Bought and watched on DVD. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Rami A Despite being frightening, the film's darkness and message are potent, unsettling, and optimistic. The movie is thrilling, dark, terrifying, and entertaining. Charles Bronson gives a performance that will be remembered. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review matthias s "Death Wish" had the potential for an intense revenge thriller, but it falls short of its mark, earning a lukewarm 3-star rating from me. Charles Bronson's performance was decent, yet he struggled to convince in the emotional moments, leaving a gap in the film's impact. The story suffers from unnecessary subplots, diluting the main narrative, and the pacing is as erratic as a rollercoaster ride. While I anticipated a violent and gritty experience, the film veered more towards a psychological drama, taking an unexpected turn. It's a mixed bag that leaves you wanting more action and intensity. Despite its flaws, "Death Wish" manages to hold your attention, thanks to Bronson's presence, but it fails to deliver the adrenaline-pumping revenge flick it promised to be.P.s. i love you Jeff Goldblum!! Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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