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Movie Reviews of Payback
Movie Review: Great Movie, Good DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Payback is different than all of Mel's other movies in that his character Porter, is a Bad guy. This is a deviation from Mel's usual roles as a peace officer or all round good guy. By being the Bad guy, Mel is allowed to take certain liberties of responsive aggression that his other characters would shy away from. The movie is filled with action, and straight faced one liners a skill which Mel honed while working on the Leathal Weapon series. Although I loved the movie and eagerly awaited the DVD, I was disappointed to see that the producers opted not to include a couple of the extras found on other discs. The DVD comes in Wide Screen format only, and unlike most of the other DVD's being produced, does not have a director/producer commentary track which I have become hooked on.Movie Review: If Hemingway had made a modern film noir ...
Summary: 5 Stars
That film would be "Payback". This is a taut, well-paced tale of one man's inexorable pursuit of personal justice. In spite of serious personal flaws, Gibson's amoral character is disturbingly human. His endurance and personal capabilities drive the plot directly to that spot between your eyes that makes you sit up and say "What?". The supporting cast spans generations of eclectic acting giants, past and future:Kris Kristofferson, James Coburn and Lucy Liu are the icing that complete this cake, each bringing that single dimension that most defines their arresting screen presence. The violence in this film is intense. It serves to punctuate the story effectively but may not be everyone's cup of tea. That aside, this film is very good.Movie Review: Delightful and perverse experience!
Summary: 5 Stars
Payback is a gritty, intense and slow-paced action movie. Mel Gibson plays Porter, a guy who will stop at nothing for his payback. The plot just seemed to get better and better with more twists as the movie progressed. Mel Gibson is great as the ruthless Porter, but equally worthy of mention are William Devane's performance as Carter, the crime boss, and Lucy Liu as a dominatrix. Incredible as the acting may be, the action scenes are very well done. The movie is of a very old style. Blue tint throughout the film with a classic soundtrack. You really have to be in the mood for this one. Overall, Payback is a very good movie, enjoyable and well worth watching.Movie Review: This one has it all!
Summary: 5 Stars
Loved this one; I've already seen it four times, and I will probably watch it four hundred and four times. Gibson rocks, and is appropriately world weary, and resigned to his fate. Loved Coburn. Since I always feel like slapping Kris K. around, I was pleased that Gibson did it for me. My only complaint: are crooks really so stupid that they will go into a room that they've booby trapped to see why someone doesn't answer the phone?! That one begs for a really big suspension of disbelief that even I couldn't manage! Everyone I've talked to, who has seen this, mentions the same thing. This one will keep you interested all the way through. Buy it now!Movie Review: A REFRESHING CHANGE
Summary: 5 Stars
It is nice to see a break from the usual action movie. Good guy goes after bad buys for some moral wrong that has been done to him.......NOT THIS MOVIE. Mel Gibson's character of Porter is morally deplorable and you cant help but route for him the whole way through the movie. He has been backstabbed out of 70 grand and he does anything and everything to get in back. There is plenty of action, great one liners, and a terrific supporting cast. Lucy Liu as a high price dominatrix hooker is just priceless (as she would say in the film....HUBBA, HUBBA, HUBBA). Along with Braveheart, this is a must have Mel Gibson movie. Enjoy!