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The Deathwish
Brandon makes a wish to be dead due to his brother Kyle blaming him for their parents unknown reason to leave them behind, Brandon goes to a lake to make wish and comes true, but leaves an dramatic impact on his brother.
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Plot Summary
Dr. Paul Kersey, a surgeon, witnesses his wife and daughter being violently attacked during a home invasion. After the police are unable to find the perpetrators, Kersey becomes a vigilante, seeking revenge on those who wronged his family and eliminating criminals in the city.
Critical Reception
The 2018 remake of 'Death Wish' received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding it gratuitously violent, poorly paced, and lacking the social commentary of the original. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the action and Willis's performance, while others found it underdeveloped and uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
Fails to update the vigilante premise for a modern audience, resulting in a brutal and unsatisfying experience.
Bruce Willis delivers a wooden performance that fails to anchor the film's simplistic revenge narrative.
Excessively violent with little justification, the film offers little in the way of suspense or thematic depth.
Google audience: Google users had a divided opinion, with many finding the film to be a violent but ultimately forgettable action flick. Some praised Bruce Willis's return to action, while others criticized the predictable plot and lack of character development.
Fun Fact
This 2018 remake is the fifth film in the 'Death Wish' franchise, with the original starring Charles Bronson released in 1974.
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