Production Year: 1974 - Action/Adventure - Director: Michael Winner - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring:Bobby Roberts, Jack Wallace, Christopher Guest, Jeff Goldblum, Stephen Elliott, Stuart Margolin, Steven Keats, Hope Lange, William Redfield, Vincent Gardenia, Charles Bronson more
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DEATH WISH
Charles Bronson stars in a genre-defining vigilante thriller that made him a household
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name. A fatal sexual assault on his wife and daughter leads mild-mannered architect Paul Kersey (Bronson) to rethink the justice system in his own terms when he disc...
Advantages: CLASSIC 1970'S THRILLER. Disadvantages: VIOLENCE MAY OFFEND SOME.
...chilling and enthralling. Death Wish was the film in my opinion that made Charles Bronson shine at his best and that would also spark off 4 "Death Wish" sequels 3 of which were directed by Michael Winner, but sadly none living up to the engrossing original. Also watch out for a young Jeff Goldblum (The Fly) on his debut playing one of the key violent thugs.
DVD INFO
Film : 93mins
Widescreen : 1.78
Sound : Mono
Subtitles : English, Dutch, Danish, ... ...bad guys to kingdom come. Death Wish is NOT just another brainless shoot-em-up but a classy well made top notch thriller and the fact this film was made back in the 1970's is a plus, as it just gives it more style. I would thoroughly recommend this film although it will not be to everyone's taste it's still one not to be missed. 9/10
At the time I purchased my copy of "Death Wish" on DVD (last year) it was difficult to find, but managed to buy secondhand ...
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Advantages: Fantastic from the start - gripping with a great twist! Disadvantages: None!
..., wondering what to believe.
As the film continues through many twists and turns, you may begin to feel that you know where the film is headed, but if you do, it is more than likely that you will be wrong! The ending to the film is one of the cleverest I have seen - even my husband didn't see the end coming and that is a feat believe me!! I really cannot ell you any more for fear of spoiling it if you wish to watch!!
Will David Gale be put to death or will he be pardoned? Is he guilty or innocent? If you would like to find out then watch the DVD - you will not be disappointed!!!...
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Advantages: Ok for most age groups. Disadvantages: None.
...wants nothing more than to see him dead.
The big fight follows, and the Emperor is defeated, but unfortunately Maximus also dies finally getting his wish, to be with his family, and obviously, the death of Maximus brings the film to a close with him being hailed the true hero & saviour of Rome.
The version we purchased, was the DVD, and although the film was over it still enabled further viewing via the second disc. There's ton's of stuff to wade through mostly in documentary type format, but also including some deleted scenes, a photo gallery and much more, so the price is fair for what you get.
Although the film was not quite so appealing as I had thought, at least the story along with the various gladiator fight scenes compensated, particularly the part with the tigers. Overall it's an ok film, that for most will be thoroughly...
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Advantages: Superb Action, good drawings, good wins over evil. Disadvantages: Very lengthy, Slight lack of movement, boring interjections
.... This has always been an issue with Dragonball Z but to be honest, I am not too bothered by it - I can still really enjoy watching. Of course the actual fighting scenes see plenty of movement but the parts between can at times be a little more still.
FRIEZA SAGA: THE DVDs
You can purchase the DVDs on Amazon, ebay and other such sites. Sites such as play.com don't have them available. The DVDs contain between 3 and 4 episodes and are as follows:
DVD 1: FRIEZA - THE SUMMONING
These episodes see Krillin and Gohan summon the eternal dragon to make their wishes. After the dragon has granted wish 1 of 2, the balls are turned to stone with Guru's death and Vegeta is left annoyed at not being able to wish for immortality. But more pressing issues are at large...Frieza!
DVD 2: FRIEZA - TRANSFORMATION
These episodes see Frieza transform to his...
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Actor(s): Charles Bronson, Vincent Gardenia, William Redfield, Hope Lange, Steven Keats, Stuart Margolin, Stephen Elliott, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Guest, Jack Wallace, Bobby Roberts
Director(s): Michael Winner
Genre: Action & Adventure
Classification: 18 years and over
Production Year: 1974
Running Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Release date: 04/09/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: PHE 9077
Barcode: 5014437907738
Screenwriter: Michael Winner
Composer: Herbie Hancock
Featured: Herbie Hancock
Director of Photography: Arthur J. Ornitz
Producer: Michael Winner, Hal Landers
Host: Michael Winner
DVD Description
Charles Bronson stars in a genre-defining vigilante thriller that made him a household name. A fatal sexual assault on his wife and daughter leads mild-mannered architect Paul Kersey (Bronson) to rethink the justice system in his own terms when he discovers the police to be ineffectual, bureaucratic slackers. He then starts to single-handedly reduce New York's crime rate by murdering every thug, scumbag, and no goodnik he lays eyes on. The film, despite its use of graphic violence as entertainment, was hailed as a socially complex and engaging movie that shocked audiences across the country. Subsequently, Bronson filmed a long series of films as Kersey that were heavier on violence than substance. However, DEATH WISH is a classic American film whose themes and style have been imitated by filmmakers all over the world.
Languages
Main Language: English
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