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Death Wish (1974)

4.5

Poor

description Death Wish (1974) Overview

Death Wish is the quintessential vigilante film. It follows a man who turns to violence after his family is attacked. While it is a foundational text for the gritty vigilante genre, it is also highly controversial for its simplistic moral stance and glorification of extrajudicial violence. The film is gritty in its depiction of 1970s New York, but its dated themes and problematic message make it a difficult watch today.

It is included for historical context, but it lacks the nuance and depth of more modern entries in the genre.

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What is Death Wish (1974)?

Death Wish is the quintessential vigilante film. It follows a man who turns to violence after his family is attacked. While it is a foundational text for the gritty vigilante genre, it is also highly controversial for its simplistic moral stance and glorification of extrajudicial violence. The film is gritty in its depiction of 1970s New York, but its dated themes and problematic message make it a difficult watch today. It is included for historical context, but it lacks the nuance and depth of more modern entries in the genre.

How good is Death Wish (1974)?

Death Wish (1974) scores 4.5/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Movie category.

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