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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After watching this last night on DVD, I came online to read the reviews it got and was really shocked at the bad press it's recieved. If you haven't seen it, I'd recommend it. It was touching, terrifying and exciting in equal doses.
I generally like revenge flicks but one of the main problems they usually have is that the act of vengeance takes place halfway through and the rest of the film starts losing it's way... not here. In this film, it's a war from start to finish between Kevin Bacon's smart-suited family man and a street gang. Essentially a remake of Death Wish and an adaptation of that novel's sequel, Death Sentence carries the theme off very well and had me gripped throughout.
The opening scenes of tragedy were very moving, but the 'action' sequences that ensue are also very well handled. If you like your one-take sequences, then there's a beautiful five minute steadicam shot as Bacon is chased through a multi-storey car park. Also, the shootouts that take place are very visceral and engaging, despite the bad guys' abysmal aiming!
On another note, I cannot understand the criticisms that claim the film glorifies revenge. Yes, at first, we want nothing more than to see these lowlives get their comeuppance but as the film spirals into chaos, it's a clear message that revenge comes with a massive price to pay. In my opinion, this is one of the classier and most entertaining revenge flicks out there.
I generally like revenge flicks but one of the main problems they usually have is that the act of vengeance takes place halfway through and the rest of the film starts losing it's way... not here. In this film, it's a war from start to finish between Kevin Bacon's smart-suited family man and a street gang. Essentially a remake of Death Wish and an adaptation of that novel's sequel, Death Sentence carries the theme off very well and had me gripped throughout.
The opening scenes of tragedy were very moving, but the 'action' sequences that ensue are also very well handled. If you like your one-take sequences, then there's a beautiful five minute steadicam shot as Bacon is chased through a multi-storey car park. Also, the shootouts that take place are very visceral and engaging, despite the bad guys' abysmal aiming!
On another note, I cannot understand the criticisms that claim the film glorifies revenge. Yes, at first, we want nothing more than to see these lowlives get their comeuppance but as the film spirals into chaos, it's a clear message that revenge comes with a massive price to pay. In my opinion, this is one of the classier and most entertaining revenge flicks out there.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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It's rare that Kevin Bacon disappoints - and on this occasion he did not disappoint - great acting , casting , storyline (one or two holes), action . Not for the squeamish !!
There is a moral tucked in here too as well as the in built desire for revenge we all have - i think we will all be able to relate to this movie in one way or another - RECOMMENDED !!
There is a moral tucked in here too as well as the in built desire for revenge we all have - i think we will all be able to relate to this movie in one way or another - RECOMMENDED !!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I really liked death sentence it has a message but also is a very good revenge movie. It is more Death wish than say Nico or any Van damme or seagal revenge movie. You genuinely believe Kevin Bacons performance as a distraught father. The film treads a fine line between credible revenge movie and standard action film, but the violence while strong and brutal it is never gratuitous.
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Dark, violent, funny and awesome
Possibly the best Kevin bacon role ever. Like a mix of the crow and Mel Gibson's payback, this movie is a brilliant vengeance-fest, but smart and contemporary with it. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mark WIlson
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Title: Death Sentence
Running Time: 102 minutes (approx.)
Screen: Anamorphic
Aspect Ratio: 2. Read more
Running Time: 102 minutes (approx.)
Screen: Anamorphic
Aspect Ratio: 2. Read more
Published 8 days ago by K. Harvey
Seriously under-rated
Having seen this film a few times, i can't understand why it has such a bad press.
The story unfolds as a man watches his son killed by a gang and vows vengeance. Read more
The story unfolds as a man watches his son killed by a gang and vows vengeance. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SamWilliams
uncut death sentence!!
i bought this used for like £1:10 plus p+p best money ever spent disk was like new great disk 2 versions of the film unlike the region 2 where you only get theatrical version you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Catherine Taylor
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this product arrived well within the delivery time window, was in excellent condition and superb value. Read more
Published 2 months ago by chris301
Rollercoaster ride from start to finish
I saw this film in the cinema when it came out and I nearly had to leave. I couldn't cope with the nerves I had for the main character in this film! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs mum
Breathtaking and startling. A violent and emotional ride.
This exceeded my expectations. I expected a violent half-baked retread of excellent Jodie Foster thriller 'The Brave One'. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Benminx
The belated real sequel to Death Wish
Brian Garfield hated what Michael Winner did to his novel Death Wish so much he refused to sell the screen rights to the sequel, 2007's Death Sentence, so it's a surprise to see a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
really good
this has to be one kevin bacon best films in a long time.from start to finish it had u on ure seat great acting from bacon. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ricky Latham
An underrated revenge thriller.
Death Sentence is a well above average revenge flick, the story moves along at a decent rate and action is fast paced and engaging, and Kevin Bacon's transformation from mild... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ernie
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