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Death Wish
2018 107 min United States of America R 18+
★4.9
Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director: Eli Roth
📖 Based on the novel
«Death Wish»
byBrian Garfield
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Description
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$34.02M
Worldwide:
$34.02M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Vincent D'Onofrio
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Elisabeth Shue
Actor
Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
Death Wish (2018) is a polarizing action remake that functions as a straightforward, graphic piece of popcorn entertainment for some, while others dismiss it as an uninspired and inferior update to the original. Critics and audiences remain divided over its tone and whether it succeeds as a mindless thriller or fails as a redundant, lackluster project.
| Pacing | The film delivers visceral and highly graphic sequences of violence that succeed as entertainment for viewers with strong stomachs. | |
| Acting | Bruce Willis delivers a performance that critics and viewers find lackluster, leading some to suggest he is past his prime in the role. | |
| Theme | The film's tone and political implications are a point of contention; some perceive it as problematic propaganda, while others view it as devoid of any serious agenda. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's quality are split: some find it to be a satisfying, fun action experience, while others consider it an abject failure compared to the original. |