Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Death Wish V: The Face of Death

Death Wish V: The Face of Death

1994Movie95 minEnglish

Paul Kersey is back at working vigilante justice when his fiancée, Olivia, has her business threatened by mobsters.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: John EyresGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Architect Paul Kersey, living under an assumed identity and retired from vigilantism, is drawn back into his violent crusade when his girlfriend's daughter is brutally murdered by a sadistic crime boss and his gang. Kersey must confront his violent past once again to seek justice for the young woman and dismantle the criminal organization responsible.

Critical Reception

Death Wish V: The Face of Death was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, widely considered one of the weakest entries in the franchise. It was criticized for its gratuitous violence, predictable plot, and subpar acting, marking a low point for the series.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically panned for its excessive and uninspired violence.
  • Noted for a predictable and formulaic storyline.
  • Seen as a low-quality entry with weak performances, even for the standards of the series.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely negative, with many viewers finding the plot unoriginal and the violence gratuitous without any redeeming artistic merit. It is frequently cited as a poorly made film that detracts from the original premise.

Fun Fact

This was Charles Bronson's final film appearance before his death in 2003.

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John Chard

John Chard

These people, they steal, they murder, they destroy people's lives and they get away with it! Ah yes, the Death Wish series of films, each and every one guaranteed to invoke some ire and even hatred from critical circles and film lovers ...