The Execution
The members of a San Diego Wednesday night womens' mah jongg club are five survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They recognize the owner of a local restaurant, Walter Grossman, as a doctor from the camp who performed experiments on them as young girls. To their horror they learn that he has already been tried as a war criminal and has served but a few years for his crimes. They decide that they will "execute" him, drawing lots to determine which one will perform the act, without letting the others know who it is.
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Plot Summary
A former Marine sniper, seeking revenge for his family's murder, targets a crime syndicate responsible for their deaths. He systematically hunts down the members of the organization, using his lethal skills to dismantle their operations. The film chronicles his brutal and methodical quest for justice.
Critical Reception
The Execution (1985) received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some appreciated its gritty action and Eric Roberts' performance, many found the plot predictable and gratuitously violent. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the straightforward revenge narrative and others put off by its brutality.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its action sequences and Eric Roberts' committed performance.
- Criticized for its predictable plot and excessive violence.
- Seen as a standard, albeit violent, revenge thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but existing commentary suggests a mixed reception, with some finding it a decent, if uninspired, action film and others deeming it too violent and lacking depth.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1974 film 'Death Wish,' with Charles Bronson reprising his role as Paul Kersey.
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