Rampage
Rampage

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Rampage

1997
Movie
83 min
English

An evil attempt to avenge a drug lords death ends in the murder of a DEA operative´s brother. Now it´s payback time as sergeant Jim Stone pursues his brother´s murderers as they proceed on a reign of terror and a relentless assault on the population of Washington D.C.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users65%
Director: William FriedkinGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disturbed man, Anthony Walace, is arrested for a series of brutal murders. While awaiting trial, he orchestrates a daring escape with the help of his equally disturbed girlfriend, Dawn. They embark on a violent spree across the country, leaving a trail of destruction and challenging the authority of the police.

Critical Reception

Rampage was met with mixed to negative reviews. Critics were divided on its depiction of violence and its effectiveness as a thriller, with some finding it gratuitous and others appreciating its dark intensity. Audiences were similarly split, with its bleak tone and disturbing subject matter alienating some viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw intensity and Kevin Spacey's chilling performance.

  • Criticized for its excessive violence and bleak, nihilistic outlook.

  • Some found the film's exploration of sociopathy compelling, while others deemed it exploitative.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a disturbing but gripping watch, with many commending Kevin Spacey's performance. However, a significant portion of viewers were put off by the extreme violence and the lack of a redeeming message, finding it too grim for casual viewing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in 1987 but was not released until 1997 due to distribution issues and the filmmakers' dissatisfaction with the initial cut, which was later re-edited.

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