Death Sentence (Unrated Edition)
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Actor: Garrett Hedlund, John Goodman, Kelly Preston, Kevin Bacon, Matt O'LearyBrand: TCFHE
Cinematographer: John R. Leonetti
Composer: Charlie Clouser
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 105 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-08
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of Death Sentence (Unrated Edition)
Movie Review: A Truly Dark Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
Here in recent years it has been really hard to find a really good hard hitting revenge thriller such as those that came out within the 70s and 80s. In my eyes, Death Sentence was EASILY my favorite film I saw in 2007. I saw the film in theaters and absolutely adored it in every single way. What makes the film more special to me is the actual drama that is built up. This is one of the few films that I ever felt like crying in due to the events that occur. This has much more to offer than just your average shoot'em up action/revenge flick. This film has a very dramatic story about a father who seeks revenge for his oldest son who was brutally killed. Instead of just letting the courts decide, he begins to decide the action that should take place. For some that may seem unrealistic. For me, it shows how the justice system truly is...the criminal always has more rights. The revenge story goes from there, but what sets this film apart from other revenge stories?
Death Sentence is special due to many key factors. The film itself does not rely on just fight scenes or chase scenes to make it exciting. The photography of this film is absolutely incredible. So many cool shots. Whether they are used for a more effective action scene, or to make a scene more dramatic; the photography of the film is spot on. There is a great chase scene and the way it's shot is really cool and largely creative. For those seeking action you can surely find it here as well. The film is filled with many cool stunts and special effects. There were many action scenes where I kept thinking, "God, that was awesome." Suspense and action builds throughout the entire film and really doesn't let go. The acting seems to be questioned in some of the reviews I have seen previously. Ill tell you, its quite hard to find action/revenge thrillers that have some really good acting. It is not hard to find here. Kevin Bacon gives yet another powerful performance as the revengeful father. Sure there may be a few scenes with him that may be slightly hard to believe, like learning to shoot/use a gun so quick, but he is very much believable in this role. He is not really a Terminator like figure here like many action films have their main protagonist character to be. Almost all the acting here is wonderful, especially taking into account what type of film this is. The music done for the film blows me away completely. The score sets such a brooding undertone for the film and makes it feel so dark, yet largely dramatic.
For those who take a more simplistic approach to watching films, those who just want to be entertained and could care less about my rambling about the photography and such will be entertained by this thriller. The film is certainly not a slow one and it offers everything you could want in a revenge movie: drama, action, suspense, and dark overtones. It's all here in this incredible film. If you love movies like Death Wish then I'm sure you will like this as well. I never understood some of the lower rating for the film, but I know many who loved it as I do. I can not recommend a movie more than this. I adore this film. It is truly nice to see a movie that is a true action thriller. It doesn't wuss out and become something it isn't meant to be like so many films today.
Summary of Death Sentence (Unrated Edition)
Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 09/09/2008 Run time: 110 minutes Rating: RSimilar DVD Movies
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