Death Wish II

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Wayne K 8 whole years after landing his biggest hit with Death Wish, Charles Bronson returned for Death Wish 2, and in a series that would include 3 more films, the law of diminishing returns was already taking effect. His first film, while bloody and violent, had an obvious emotional centre, revolving around a decent man driven to extremes by the world around him. The sequel is basically a retread, just with a different family member being killed, and Kersey’s quest for vengeance unfolding in a much more perfunctory manner. I’ll give the film credit; this time Paul is actually taking revenge on the people who wronged him, not on those who simply share the same criminal occupation. The film has no arc for the characters, and no connective tissue for the plot. As much fun as it is to see a sexagenarian Charlie Bronson shoot his way through a gang of cartoonish baddies, there’s nowhere near as much emotional investment as there was before. It doesn’t help that they try to convince us that a man in his 60s could not only hold his own in a fight with someone less than half his age, but also convincingly beat him. There’s fun to be had with the killings, but when it’s over it doesn’t have much of an impact, because not enough was done to make us care about it. Its quite a step down from the original and, if the reviews are to be believed, things certainly didn’t get any better moving forward. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Liam D Taking all the wrong lessons from the original Death Wish. Instead of being an cautionary tale about Vigilantism its now an standard cannon exploitation film that has no soul Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review NiB Y Badassery levels pumped up to the next level. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Robson C Paul Kersey volta a seu papel de vigilante, após ter a filha e a diarista estupradas e mortas por cinco delinquentes. Só mudou a cidade: agora é Los Angeles. Depois do sucesso do filme anterior, é claro que haveria uma continuação. Porém, ao contrário do filme anterior, a defesa do vigilantismo é bem mais descarada aqui. Porém, se no primeiro não havia alvos já marcados, aqui sabemos que Kersey caçará os bandidos que mataram a sua filha. O duro é encontrar eles em uma cidade tão grande como Los Angeles, sem usar de nenhuma ajuda exterior. Tirando Vincent Gardenia, que repete o personagem do filme anterior e parece se divertir no papel, as outras atuações são duras de engolir. Os que fazem os bandidos, usam dos maiores estereótipos possíveis. Jill Ireland demonstrando alguma emoção ou lendo uma lista telefônica é a mesma coisa. Bronson já tem o seu tipo criado e sabe usar, apesar de aqui, como no filme anterior, ele ainda demonstre alguma fraqueza. Para os fãs da franquia. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Rami A The first one was good at being a standalone film. The sequel, on the other hand, is just the first film, but worse. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review matthias s "Death Wish 2" might have Charles Bronson reprising his iconic role as Paul Kersey, but this sequel doesn't quite live up to its predecessor. Bronson, known for his stoic tough guy image, delivers the expected vigilante justice, but when it comes to emotional scenes, he falls short. It's hard to become emotionally invested in the story when the main character can't convincingly convey his emotions. While the original "Death Wish" was a gritty and impactful thriller, this sequel feels like a mere rehash with a thinner plot. It lacks the depth and resonance of the first film, leaving you yearning for a more engaging narrative. However, "Death Wish 2" does have its redeeming qualities. The action scenes are undeniably thrilling, and Bronson's no-nonsense approach to dealing with criminals still holds some appeal. If you're in it purely for the action, you won't be disappointed. In the end, "Death Wish 2" is a middling sequel that fails to capture the magic of the original. It's worth a watch for die-hard Bronson fans and action enthusiasts, but don't expect it to reach the heights of its predecessor. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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