Mr. Majestyk

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Mr. Majestyk

PG

1974

1h 44m

Action

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Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson) is a Vietnam War veteran trying to keep his watermelon farm afloat when he is approached by a crook (Paul Koslo) who tries to force him into employing an inept band of farmhands. This incident lands Vince in jail for assault. There he encounters mobster Frank Renda (Al Lettieri), and instantly makes an enemy when he tries to obstruct the mobster's escape plans. Vince must stand up for his farm and his workers in the face of Frank's efforts to eliminate him.

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

The violence isn't unmotivated, or generic. Fleischer and Leonard establish the setting and premise well enough that it's damn near tragic when Renda shoots up Majestyk's watermelon crop.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 11, 2014

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Michael Sragow

The New Yorker

Majestyk is a multidimensional hero. He's socially conscious yet individualistic, half-smart and semi-tough, human enough to make mistakes and man enough to correct them.

Sep 3, 2012

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

... is anything but your rote Bronson by-the-numbers revenge story...

Rated: 4/5

Jan 29, 2024

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Sean Burns

Crooked Marquee

What a relief it is to watch a Bronson film in which nobody gets raped.

Jun 3, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Leonard's brusque dialogue, Bronson's stabilizing presence, and Fleischer's able handling of action set-pieces combine to make this a breezy watch.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 11, 2021

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

The schemes and scrapes Bronson initiates are of the highest order for mid-1970s muscle. But amid the gunfights and car chases, this is a Bronson movie that's as much about strategic flourish as explosive fireworks. It's a simple story, solidly told.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 8, 2021

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Shawn R

Charles Bronson at his finest! Must watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Jay W

Yippe Ki Yay Melon Farmer: For coming out about 50 years ago, the film feels surprisingly modern. This same script and set up could easily be a modern Liam Neeson or Gerard Bulter film with just a few tweaks. Charles Bronson plays the titular "Mr. Majestyk", who just wants to farm his melons. He is a great reluctant hero. It feels like there is an action movie going on, and Bronson just keeps wanting to ignore it and go back to his melon farm. The good guys are really good, and the bad guys are really bad. It is a simple cathartic feeling to watch this good vs. Evil story. The hero and villain are given quite a few scenes to interact with each other making their rivalry feel more personal. The action is surprisingly well done for the time. There are some innovative car chases and cool shootouts. The movie may have blown their budget on early car chase, which makes the ending feel less climatic. It still a good end, just not as explosive as the middle. It may not be anything groundbreaking, but it is pretty majestic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Steve D

I found Bronson a bit too wooden.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/08/23

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Matthew L

Just let the man pick his melons. Classic Bronson.......

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/22

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Audience Member

Charles Bronson is one cool MF in this movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/24/22

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Liam D

It's just Charles Bronson (Bloodhounds of Broadway, You're in the Navy Now) kicking ass and more adult movie from Richard Fleischer (Doctor Dolittle, Barabbas)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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Synopsis

Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson) is a Vietnam War veteran trying to keep his watermelon farm afloat when he is approached by a crook (Paul Koslo) who tries to force him into employing an inept band of farmhands. This incident lands Vince in jail for assault. There he encounters mobster Frank Renda (Al Lettieri), and instantly makes an enemy when he tries to obstruct the mobster's escape plans. Vince must stand up for his farm and his workers in the face of Frank's efforts to eliminate him.

Director: Richard Fleischer
Producer: Walter Mirisch
Screenwriter: Elmore Leonard
Production Co: The Mirisch Corporation [us]
Rating: PG
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 44m

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